(Pharmacology NURS 300) 300 Final Exam Practice
Questions with complete solutions
1. A nurse discovers a clients suicide note that details the time,
place, and means to commit suicide. What should be the priority
nursing intervention and the rationale for this action?
A. Administering lorazepam (Ativan) prn, because the client is
angry about the discovery of the note
B. Establishing room restrictions, because the clients threat is an
attempt to manipulate the staff
C. Placing this client on one-to-one suicide precautions, because
the more specific the plan, the more likely the client will attempt
suicide
D. Calling an emergency treatment team meeting, because the
clients threat must be addressed
C. Placing this client on one-to-one suicide precautions, because
the more specific the plan, the more likely the client will attempt
suicide
2. During the planning of care for a suicidal client, which
correctly written outcome should be a nurses first priority?
A. The client will not physically harm self.
B. The client will express hope for the future by day 3.
C. The client will establish a trusting relationship with the nurse.
D. The client will remain safe during the hospital stay.
D. The client will remain safe during the hospital stay.
