A Person Intentionally Overdosed on Antidepressants

question 23

Multiple Choice

A person intentionally overdosed on antidepressants. Which nursing diagnosis has the highest priority?

• A) Powerlessness
• B) Social isolation
• C) Risk for suicide
• D) Compromised family coping

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Definitions:

State Legislation

Laws and regulations enacted by the legislative bodies of individual states, often varying significantly from one state to another within a federal system.

Actual Malice

The standard required to prove defamation against public figures, involving knowledge of falsity or reckless disregard for the truth.

Defamation Suit

A legal action brought against an individual or entity for making a false statement that causes harm to someone's reputation.

Constitutional Protections

Safeguards embedded within a constitution that protect the rights and freedoms of individuals and organizations against infringements by the government.