Based on the Longitudinal Study by Lewinsohn and His Colleagues

question 115

Multiple Choice

Based on the longitudinal study by Lewinsohn and his colleagues, which of the following statements regarding suicide attempts by adolescents is accurate?

• A)The risk for a reattempt is significantly diminished weeks after the initial attempt.
• B)Attempts by females most often involved ingestion of harmful substances and cutting.
• C)Suicide attempts made before puberty were the most common.
• D)Approximately 2 percent of previous attempters reattempt suicide.

Understand the ethical considerations and responsibilities in communicating with patients and their families about end-of-life care.

Recognize the significance of sensory changes and their management in the palliative care setting.

Understand children’s perceptions of death and strategies to support grieving children.

Identify clinical signs of imminent death and management strategies.

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Decision-Making

The cognitive process of selecting a course of action from among multiple alternatives, based on reasoning and preferences.

Nursing Process

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