Which emotion experienced by a patient should be assessed by the nurse as most predictive of an increased suicide risk?
a. Anger
b. Elation
c. Sadness
d. Hopelessness
D
Of the feelings listed, hopelessness is most closely associated with increased suicide risk. Depression, aggression, impulsivity, and shame are other feelings noted as risk factors for suicide.
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A) Drink at least 8 ounces of fluid with the medication. B) Mix the medication with your food at the evening meal. C) Combine all of your medications with the mucilloid. D) Discontinue the mucilloid if you do not have a bowel movement daily.
When a health-care provider offers nutritional health teaching on portions, patterns, and choices, he or she is using which type of approach?
A. Ecological B. Downstream C. Upstream D. Health promotion
A patient reports frequent nightmares. For which of these should the healthcare professional assess the patient?
a. A recent major loss b. Family history of nightmares c. History of traumatic event d. Poor nutrition and weight loss
In order to explain the importance of hydration, the nurse shows this diagram to a group of high school athletes. The nurse would indicate that which fluid component holds fluid composing 40% of total body weight?
1. A 2. B 3. C 4. D