The nurse is working in a long term care facility. There are two…
Question Answered step-by-step The nurse is working in a long term care facility. There are two… The nurse is working in a long term care facility. There are two resident who have been living there for several years. Both are showing signs of new onset mental health change .a resident with quadriplegia was recently admitted to the hospital for treatment of pressure injuries. He returned to the long term care facility several weeks ago, but now he seems sullen and withdrawn and frequently talks about death. The other resident is an older man with no family. He has a history of chronic depression is ambulatory and able to independently perform most activities of daily living. He has been talking about the loss of friend and family and his desire to join them. He mentions feeling “lonely ,old, and useles”.he asked the nurse if she could give him a few extra pills.a.what warning sign of suicide are these two residents currently showing? b.what are the signs to watch for. c.compare and contract precaution that should be taken for these two residents who are suicidal. Health Science Science Nursing BIO 3327 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)
