A person who attempted suicide by overdose was treated in the emergency department and then hospitalized. The initial outcome is that the patient will:

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Question 1 of 5

A person who attempted suicide by overdose was treated in the emergency department and then hospitalized. The initial outcome is that the patient will:

A. Verbalize a will to live by the end of the second hospital day B. Describe two new coping mechanisms by the end of the third hospital day C. Accurately delineate personal strengths by the end of first week of hospitalization D. Exercise suicide self-restraint by refraining from attempts to harm self for 24 hours

Correct Answer: D

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

Question 2 of 5

Which statement provides the best rationale for closely monitoring a severely depressed patient during antidepressant medication therapy?

A. As depression lifts, physical energy becomes available to carry out suicide B. Patients who previously had suicidal thoughts need to discuss their feelings C. For most patients, antidepressant medication results in increased suicidal thinking D. Suicide is an impulsive act. Antidepressant medication does not alter impulsivity

Correct Answer: A

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

Question 3 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 4 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 5 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.

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