Asked by Maher alghanmi on Sep 23, 2024
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A nurse assesses five newly hospitalized patients. Which patients have the highest suicide risk? (Select all that apply.)
A) 82-year-old white man
B) 17-year-old white female adolescent
C) 39-year-old African-American man
D) 29-year-old African-American woman
E) 22-year-old man with a traumatic brain injury
Traumatic Brain Injury
Damage to the brain resulting from an external force, such as a blow to the head, that may affect cognitive, physical, and emotional functions.
- Gain insight into the demographic, psychological, and situational factors that are indicative of an increased risk for suicide.
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Monique Gonzalez1 day ago
Final Answer :
A, B, E
Explanation :
Whites have suicide rates almost twice those of nonwhites, and the rate is particularly high for older adult men, adolescents, and young adults. Other high-risk groups include young African-American men, Native-American men, older Asian Americans, and persons with traumatic brain injury.
Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the demographic, psychological, and situational factors that are indicative of an increased risk for suicide.