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What period represents the highest risk for suicide after a previous attempt?
What period represents the highest risk for suicide after a previous attempt?
- First 3 months (correct)
- First 6 months
- First 12 months
- First 24 months
Who is at increased risk for suicide?
Who is at increased risk for suicide?
- Those with a relative who committed suicide (correct)
- Those with a relative who has anxiety
- Those with a relative who has depression
- Those with a relative who has substance abuse disorder
What is believed to contribute to 'copycat suicides' by teenagers?
What is believed to contribute to 'copycat suicides' by teenagers?
- Lack of access to mental health resources
- Familiarity and acceptance of suicide as a method of escaping a difficult situation (correct)
- Positive family relationships
- Increased academic pressure
When do most suicides occur?
When do most suicides occur?
When do most suicides happen during the week?
When do most suicides happen during the week?
What is the impact of antidepressant treatment on clients with depression?
What is the impact of antidepressant treatment on clients with depression?
What signals do most people with suicidal ideation send to others about their intent to harm themselves?
What signals do most people with suicidal ideation send to others about their intent to harm themselves?
What should the nurse do regarding hints of suicidal ideation?
What should the nurse do regarding hints of suicidal ideation?
What is crucial for recognizing a client's decision about suicide?
What is crucial for recognizing a client's decision about suicide?
In what situations is asking clients directly about thoughts of suicide standard practice?
In what situations is asking clients directly about thoughts of suicide standard practice?
What should be monitored in depressed clients who start taking antidepressants?
What should be monitored in depressed clients who start taking antidepressants?
What does lethality assessment involve?
What does lethality assessment involve?
What increases the client’s likelihood of committing suicide according to the text?
What increases the client’s likelihood of committing suicide according to the text?
What should be considered in lethality assessment?
What should be considered in lethality assessment?
What is critical for providing appropriate support and intervention to prevent suicide?
What is critical for providing appropriate support and intervention to prevent suicide?
What is a potential risk for depressed clients who start taking antidepressants?
What is a potential risk for depressed clients who start taking antidepressants?
What is important to monitor until the risk has subsided for depressed clients taking antidepressants?
What is important to monitor until the risk has subsided for depressed clients taking antidepressants?
What poses a significant risk in terms of suicidal ideation according to the text?
What poses a significant risk in terms of suicidal ideation according to the text?
What is crucial for recognizing a client's decision about suicide?
What is crucial for recognizing a client's decision about suicide?
In what situations is asking clients directly about thoughts of suicide standard practice?
In what situations is asking clients directly about thoughts of suicide standard practice?
Study Notes
Recognizing Suicidal Ideation and Assessing Risk
- Suicidal individuals often express conflicting feelings and reach out for help in various ways.
- Box 17.3 provides examples of client statements about suicide and effective nurse responses.
- The assessment of nonverbal changes in behavior is crucial for recognizing a client's decision about suicide.
- Asking clients directly about thoughts of suicide is standard practice in psychiatric admission assessment interviews and any setting where people seek treatment for emotional problems.
- While some people give no warning signs before committing suicide, others may hide their distress and suicide plans or act impulsively.
- Some individuals in treatment describe placing themselves in risky or dangerous situations, which carries a high risk for harm to themselves and others.
- Depressed clients who start taking antidepressants may have a continued or increased risk for suicide in the first few weeks of therapy due to an increase in energy.
- Antidepressants take several weeks to reach their peak effect, so it is important to monitor the suicidal ideation of depressed clients until the risk has subsided.
- Lethality assessment involves determining a client's potential lethality by asking specific questions about their suicidal plan, means, and preparations for death.
- Specific and positive answers to lethality assessment questions increase the client’s likelihood of committing suicide.
- It is important to consider whether the client believes their method is lethal, as this belief poses a significant risk.
- Recognizing and assessing suicidal ideation is critical for providing appropriate support and intervention to prevent suicide.
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Test your knowledge on recognizing and assessing suicidal ideation and risk with this quiz. Explore the importance of identifying warning signs, assessing nonverbal cues, and understanding the impact of medication on suicide risk. Gain insights into the crucial role of nurses in providing support and interventions to prevent suicide.
