Practice Question
A home health nurse is assessing a client who has Al DS. Which of the following responses by the client indicates a risk for suicide?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
I know that everything will be better soon
Rationale:
✴️ This statement reflects hopelessness masked as optimism, a common red flag in clients at risk for suicide.
✴️ Clients with AIDS are at increased risk for depression, especially during the progression of illness and role loss.
✴️ Phrases that sound vague or overly positive can imply imminent plans or resignation.
✴️ Immediate risk assessment and safety planning are warranted to ensure the client’s protection
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This question is from RN Community Health~2025 April which contains 60 questions.
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Answer Choices:
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Answer Choices:
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Answer Choices:
A. Contact a social worker to assist the client with managing finances.
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C. Determine which home safety measure the client will need to implement
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Answer Choices:
A. Contact a social worker to assist the client with managing finances.
B. Provide client information on self-help groups for alcohol use disorder
C. Determine which home safety measure the client will need to implement
D. Arrange for a home health nurse to visit the client following discharge
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Answer Choices:
A. Lobbying for funding for health promotion effects
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C. Creating a plan of care for children who have a diagnosis of DM
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Community Health
- Answer Choices: 4
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