A Person Who Attempted Suicide by Overdose Was Treated in the Emergency

question 3

Multiple Choice

A person who attempted suicide by overdose was treated in the emergency department and then hospitalized. The initial outcome is that the patient will

• A) verbalize a will to live by the end of the second hospital day.
• B) describe two new coping mechanisms by the end of the third hospital day.
• C) accurately delineate personal strengths by the end of first week of hospitalization.
• D) exercise suicide self-restraint by refraining from attempts to harm self for 24 hours.

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Definitions:

Agitated

Feeling or appearing troubled or nervous.

Minor Stresses

Small, day-to-day stresses that, although individually manageable, can accumulate over time and affect mental health and well-being.

Cumulative Effects

The overall impact that results when multiple factors or events accumulate over time, often seen in environmental, health, or social contexts.

Mental Health

A state of well-being in which an individual realizes their own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively, and is able to contribute to their community.