The nurse is planning care for an older male patient who is recovering from a failed suicide attempt. What nursing diagnosis should the nurse use to guide this patient's care?
a. Anxiety
b. Hopelessness
c. Social isolation
d. Deficit in knowledge
ANS: B
The accumulation of losses can overwhelm an older adult's resources and coping mechanisms and is related to a high rate of suicide, especially for older men. Suicide is the ultimate expression of hopelessness. A. C. D. There is no evidence to suggest that this patient is experiencing anxiety, social isolation, or a knowledge deficit.
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1. sensorium. 2. appearance. 3. emotional state. 4. abstract relationships.
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