A child said, “I just want to die. No one likes me. Other ki…

A child said, “I just want to die. No one likes me. Other kids laugh at me, but I do not know why. They will always laugh at me.” When asked about a suicide plan, the child replied, “I’ll jump from the bridge near my home. My father threw kittens off the bridge, and they died because they couldn’t swim.” Suicide risk is:

A patient referred to the eating disorders clinic lost 35 po…

A patient referred to the eating disorders clinic lost 35 pounds in 3 months and developed amenorrhea. Physical manifestations of anorexia nervosa for which the nurse should assess include: (Select all that apply.)               (1)       peripheral edema.             (2)       parotid swelling.             (3)       constipation.             (4)       hypotension.             (5)       dental caries.             (6)       lanugo.

  Charles is a 23-year-old charming but callous patient, who…

  Charles is a 23-year-old charming but callous patient, who was sent to the hospital by the court for a psychiatric evaluation. Since his arrival on the unit, Charles has attempted to dominate the other patients, sometimes by demeaning remarks, other times by charm, always for things he feels he has a right to have. When confronted with his behavior by the nurse, Charles replied that he was only “doing what he could do under the circumstances,” and that he was here because “they put me here with these crazies.” Charles sees himself as a victim, not as someone who needs help to change. Charles shows characteristics of what personality disorder?