ATI PN Mental health DEC 2024
ATI PN Mental health DEC 2024 ( 55 Questions)
.A nurse in a mental health clinic is collecting data from a client to determine the client's risk for suicide.
Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a risk factor for suicide? (Select all that apply.) .
A rationale: Alcohol use disorder is a risk factor for suicide. Alcohol can increase impulsivity and decrease inhibitions, which can lead to suicidal behaviors.
B rationale: Being currently married is generally considered a protective factor against suicide, not a risk factor.
C rationale: Access to lethal means, such as guns in the home, is a significant risk factor for suicide.
D rationale: A family history of suicide, including a sibling history of suicide, is a risk factor for suicide.
E rationale: Terminal illnesses, such as liver cancer, can increase feelings of hopelessness and despair, which are risk factors for suicide.
Choice A rationale:
Alcohol use disorder is a risk factor for suicide. Alcohol can increase impulsivity and decrease inhibitions, which can lead to suicidal behaviors.
Choice B rationale:
Being currently married is generally considered a protective factor against suicide, not a risk factor.
Choice C rationale:
Access to lethal means, such as guns in the home, is a significant risk factor for suicide.
Choice D rationale:
A family history of suicide, including a sibling history of suicide, is a risk factor for suicide.
Choice E rationale:
Terminal illnesses, such as liver cancer, can increase feelings of hopelessness and despair, which are risk factors for suicide.