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Ch. 13 Neebs Mental Health Nursing Questions With Correct Answers
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Ch. 13 Neebs Mental Health Nursing Questions WithCorrect Answers
A nursing intervention that is appropriate for a patient who is suicidal is:
Correct Answer-Listen to the patient's concerns and worries.
A person is more likely to commit suicide when he or she: Correct
Answer-Has a sudden lift from previous depressed mood
Your patient tells you, "I am just a burden. Everyone would be better off
if I was dead." Nurses are aware that: Correct Answer-Suicidal talk or
ideation can lead to suicidal behavior.
Mr. P is brought to the hospital by his wife. She states that he has been
treated for depression recently, but that tonight he said, "You and the
kids don't need me messing up your lives." Mr. P tells you he has been
thinking about suicide for some time now. A nursing diagnosis for Mr. P
would be: Correct Answer-Potential for violence, self-directed, as
evidenced by stating suicidal thoughts
Your charge nurse tells you that Mr. P must be placed on suicide
precautions. The first intervention you begin is: Correct Answer-Begin
one-on-one observation at least every 15 minutes.
Further discussion with Mr. P reveals he is of a religious sect that
believes there is honor in dying for one's religion. He does not
understand why everyone is so afraid to die in this country. As his nurse,
, you Correct Answer-Document the discussion but tell him that the
suicide precautions remain in effect.
Statistically, which of the following people is at highest risk for suicide
based on the information provided? Correct Answer-Jim is a 68-year-old
recent widower with a long history of alcohol abuse.
Susan is 27 years old and has been admitted from the ED with an
overdose of an antidepressant. She tells you, "My boyfriend broke up
with me, and I can't live without him." What is your best response?
Correct Answer-"You must have been feeling very sad when he told
you."
The next day, Susan tells you that she has another plan to "finish the job
when I get out of here. Please don't tell anyone." What would be your
best response? Correct Answer-"What are you planning to do?"
The fact that Susan is telling you she has another plan indicates what?
Correct Answer-She is reaching out for help and is ambivalent about
wanting to die.
Suicide is most likely to occur: Correct Answer-As the depression
begins lifting.
Your new patient is admitted after a suicide attempt. She states, "Let me
die, I don't deserve to live." What is your best response? Correct
Answer-You must have been feeling very hopeless. Tell me about it."
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