The Best Approach a Nurse Can Use to Gain Information

question 8

Multiple Choice

The best approach a nurse can use to gain information relating to a patient's potential for suicide is to ask:

• A)"What do you plan to be doing 5 years from now?"
• B)"Does your family know you are considering suicide?"
• C)"What have other patients told you about their suicide attempts?"
• D)"Are you thinking of killing yourself now?"

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Definitions:

Antagonist Drugs

Drugs that block or change the effects of an addictive drug, reducing desire for the drug.

Substance Dependence

A condition characterized by the compulsive use of a substance despite harmful consequences, often associated with tolerance and withdrawal symptoms.

Depressant Effects

describe the slowing down of brain function and reduction of neural activity, typically induced by certain medications, drugs, or substances.

Date-Rape Drug

Substances used to incapacitate someone in order to commit sexual assault.