Which change in brain biochemical function is most associated with suicidal behavior?
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After failing two tests, a college student cried for hours and then tried to telephone a parent but got no answer. The student then gave several expensive sweaters to a roommate. Which behavior provides the strongest clue of an impending suicide attempt?
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A nurse uses the modified SAD PERSONS scale to interview a patient. This tool provides data relevant to assessing what?
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When a person intentionally overdoses on antidepressant drugs, which nursing diagnosis has the highest priority?
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A person attempts suicide by overdose, is treated in the emergency department, and then hospitalized. What is the best initial patient outcome?
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