N405 Exam 2: Suicide Midterm Questions And All Correct Answers.
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N405
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Which changes in brain biochemical function is most associated with suicidal behavior?
dopamine excess
serotonin deficiency
acetylcholine excess
gamma-aminobutyric acid deficiency - Answer serotonin deficiency
research suggests that low levels of serotonin may play a role int he decisio...
research suggests that low levels of serotonin may play a role int he decision to commit suicide
A college student failed two tests. Afterward, the student cried for hours and then tried to telephone a
parent but got no answer. The student then gave several expensive sweaters to a roommate. Which
behavior provides the strongest clue of an impending suicide attempt? - Answer Giving away sweaters
A nurse uses the SAD PERSONS scale to interview a patient. This tool provides data relevant to: - Answer
suicide potential
A person intentionally overdoses on antidepressant drugs. Which nursing diagnosis has the highest
priority? - Answer Risk for suicide
A person attempts suicide by overdose, is treated in the emergency department, and then hospitalized.
What is the best initial outcome? The patient will: - Answer Exercise suicide self-restraint by refraining
from gestures or attempts to kill self for 24 hours.
Suicide self-restraint relates most directly to the priority problem of risk for self-directed violence.
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