Which measure would be considered a form of primary prevention for suicide?

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Question 1 of 5

Which measure would be considered a form of primary prevention for suicide?

A. Psychiatric hospitalization of a suicidal patient B. Referral of a formerly suicidal patient to a support group C. Suicide precautions for 24 hours for newly admitted patients D. Helping school children learn to manage stress and be resilient

Correct Answer: D

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

Question 2 of 5

It has been 5 days since a suicidal patient was hospitalized and prescribed an antidepressant medication. The patient is now more talkative and shows increased energy. Select the highest priority nursing intervention.

A. Supervise the patient 24 hours a day B. Begin discharge planning for the patient C. Refer the patient to art and music therapists D. Consider discontinuation of suicide precautions

Correct Answer: A

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

Question 3 of 5

Which intervention will the nurse recommend for the distressed family and friends of someone who has committed suicide?

A. Participating in reminiscence therapy B. Psychological postmortem assessment C. Attending a self-help group for survivors D. Contracting for at least two sessions of group therapy

Correct Answer: C

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

Question 4 of 5

A patient was arrested for breaking windows... Which nursing diagnosis has priority?

A. Risk for injury B. Ineffective coping C. Impaired social interaction D. Risk for other-directed violence

Correct Answer: D

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

Question 5 of 5

An intramuscular dose of antipsychotic medication needs to be administered... The nurse should:

A. Say, “Would you like to come to your room and take some medication...?” B. Accompanied by 3 staff, say, “Please come to your room so I can give you some medication...” C. Place the patient in a basket-hold and then say, “I am going to take you to your room...” D. Accompanied by a guard, tell the patient, “Come to your room willingly...”

Correct Answer: B

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

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