Which Statement Made by an Older Patient Best Indicates to the Nurse

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which statement made by an older patient best indicates to the nurse that the patient might be contemplating suicide?

• A) "I wish I could stop all of this pain."
• B) "I'll beat this cancer even if it kills me."
• C) "I'll get through this one day at a time."
• D) "I'm no use to anyone. I might as well be dead."

Recognize the role of nursing practice in developing, testing, refining, and discovering nursing theories.

Comprehend the primary purpose of nursing theory in the development and advancement of nursing as a discipline.

Identify the historical relationship between nursing and the medical model.

Appreciate the value of collaborative work among nurses and the shared values within the profession.

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Definitions:

Dysrhythmia

An abnormal heart rhythm that can vary from minor irregularities to severe abnormalities affecting the heart's ability to pump blood.

Heart Rate

The number of heartbeats per unit of time, usually measured per minute, indicating how fast the heart is beating.

Ventricular Repolarization

The process by which the ventricles of the heart return to their resting state after contraction, represented by the T wave in an electrocardiogram (ECG).

Electrocardiogram (ECG)

A diagnostic test that records the electrical activity of the heart, used to identify various heart conditions by analyzing the heart's rhythm and function.