Practice Question
During an admission assessment, a client reports currently using heroin. Which information is most important for the nurse to consider in the plan of care?
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Correct Answer:
History of suicide attempts.
Rationale:
🔷 Substance use disorders like heroin abuse are strongly associated with increased suicide risk, especially in clients with a past history of attempts.
🔷 A prior suicide attempt is one of the most reliable predictors of future suicidal behavior, requiring immediate safety planning.
🔷 Heroin use can intensify mood instability and increase impulsive behaviors, further elevating suicide risk.
🔷 The nurse must prioritize mental health stabilization by addressing the client's psychological safety first.
🔷 Integrating psychiatric assessment and monitoring into the care plan is vital to prevent self-harm.
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This question is from RN HESI Exit~2023 Exam 3 which contains 84 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: HESI-Exit Exam(s)
- Domain: HESI Exit Exam(s)~2023
- Answer Choices: 4