A Client Is Newly Committed to an Inpatient Psychiatric Unit

question 34

Multiple Choice

A client is newly committed to an inpatient psychiatric unit.Which nursing intervention best lowers this client's risk for suicide?

• A)Encouraging participation in the milieu to promote hope
• B)Developing a strong personal relationship with the client
• C)Observing the client at intervals determined by assessed data
• D)Encouraging and redirecting the client to concentrate on happier times

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Definitions:

Terminal Moraine

A mound or ridge of debris deposited at the end of a glacier, marking its furthest advance.

Glacier

A large, slow-moving river of ice, formed from compacted layers of snow, that shapes the landscape through its movement and melting.

U-Shaped Valley

A type of valley formed by the erosive action of glaciers, characterized by its U-shaped cross-section.

Lateral Moraine

A deposit of debris along the sides of a glacier, formed from the accumulation of material eroded from the valley walls.