A nurse and patient construct a no-suicide contract. Select the preferable wording.

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Question 1 of 5

A nurse and patient construct a no-suicide contract. Select the preferable wording.

A. I will not try to harm myself during the next 24 hours B. I will not make a suicide attempt while I am hospitalized C. For the next 24 hours, I will not in any way attempt to harm or kill myself D. I will not kill myself until I call my primary nurse or a member of the staff

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

A confused older adult patient... hit the UAP in the face. Which statement best explains the patient’s action?

A. Older adult patients often demonstrate exaggerations of behaviors used earlier in life. B. Crowding in skilled nursing facilities increases an individual’s tendency toward violence. C. The patient learned violent behavior by watching other patients act out. D. The patient interpreted the UAP’s behavior as potentially harmful.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

After an assault by a patient, a nurse has difficulty sleeping... Which response poses the greatest barrier?

A. Startle reactions B. Difficulty sleeping C. A wish for revenge D. Preoccupation with the incident

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

Which assessment finding presents the greatest risk for violent behavior directed at others?

A. Severe agoraphobia B. History of spousal abuse C. Bizarre somatic delusions D. Verbalized hopelessness and powerlessness

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

A cognitively impaired patient... frantically tries to leave... To intervene with validation therapy, say:

A. You must come away from the door. B. You have been a widow for many years. C. You want to go home to prepare your husband’s dinner? D. Your husband gets angry if you do not have dinner ready on time?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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