A Client Says,"I Don't Want to Know If I Have

question 12

Multiple Choice

A client says,"I don't want to know if I have the gene associated with bipolar disorder." How should the nurse interpret this statement?

• A)The client does not want to spend the money to have the test.
• B)The client needs more information about the benefits of such knowledge.
• C)The client is not willing to take charge of her own health.
• D)The client does not want to deal with the implications of knowing this information.

Understand the role of social alienation and existential factors in discussions of suicide.

Explore the variability of suicide methods across different cultures and socio-economic contexts.

Analyze historical aspects of suicide and the development of societal perceptions towards it.

Assess the impact of personal and societal crises in triggering suicide.

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Definitions:

Decision Errors

Mistakes made in the process of choosing between alternatives, often due to biases, inadequate information, or errors in judgment.

Decision Making

The process of selecting a course of action from among multiple alternatives to achieve a desired outcome.

Research Reveal

The act of uncovering or disclosing findings or insights gained through systematic investigation.

Risky Decisions

Choices made under conditions of uncertainty that have potential negative consequences or involve significant risks.