Asked by Veronica Kamoi on Sep 23, 2024
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A person intentionally overdoses on antidepressant drugs. Which nursing diagnosis has the highest priority?
A) Powerlessness
B) Social isolation
C) Risk for suicide
D) Ineffective management of the therapeutic regimen
Risk for Suicide
Refers to the potential or likelihood that an individual will attempt to take their own life or engage in behavior with the intention of doing so.
Intentional Overdose
The deliberate act of consuming a toxic amount of substances, often with the intent to harm oneself.
- Realize the essentiality of in-depth evaluations of suicide risk and fathom tactics for managing individuals at significant risk.
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Rahul Tiwaryabout 9 hours ago
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
This diagnosis is the only one with life-or-death ramifications and is therefore higher in priority than the other options.
Learning Objectives
- Realize the essentiality of in-depth evaluations of suicide risk and fathom tactics for managing individuals at significant risk.