A Client Is Newly Committed to an Inpatient Psychiatric Unit

question 15

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:

Hormone therapy

Treatment that involves the administration of hormones, especially to correct a deficiency or regulate the body's functions, commonly used in conditions like menopause and certain cancers.

Implicit memory

Refers to the unconscious and automatic use of memory, such as skills and procedures learned through experience.

Episodic memory

A kind of durable memory that encompasses the remembrance of particular incidents, circumstances, and personal encounters.

Haptic memory

A type of sensory memory related to the sense of touch, where tactile impressions are briefly stored.