A client has been brought to the emergency department for signs and symptoms of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). The client has a history of a suicide attempt 1 year ago. Which nursing intervention would take priority in this situation?

A troubled adolescent opened fire in a high school cafeteria, fatally shooting three people and injuring many others. Hundreds of parents come to the high school after hearing the news reports. After the police arrest the shooter, which action should occur next?

A nurse uses the SAD PERSONS scale to interview a patient. This tool provides data relevant to:

The three cortical regions, in addition to the hippocampus and amygdala, that take part in explicit memory are the:

A person has just sustained an ischemic stroke. _____ is an ideal treatment if administered within 3 to 5 hours.

_______ plays a role in regulating mood, appetite, aggression, and arousal.

Compounds that signal brain cells to develop in certain ways are called:

Which individual in the emergency department should be considered at the highest risk for completing suicide?

A staff nurse tells another nurse, “I evaluated a new patient using the SAD PERSONS scale and got a score of 10. I’m wondering if I should send the patient home.” Select the best reply by the second nurse.

Which understanding about individuals who attempt suicide will help a nurse plan the care for a suicidal patient? Every suicidal person should be considered: