NSG121: Suicide questions well answered

NSG121: SuicideSuicide/completed suicide - correct answer intentionally taking away one's own life which results in death Suicide attempt - correct answer self-inflicted injury from which a person has at least some intention of dying Suicide Ideation - correct answer thoughts of killing oneself How are females more likely to commit suicide - correct answer a "peaceful", non-lethal way, less violent How are males more likely to commit suicide? - correct answer more lethal, violent way Risk factors for suicide - correct answer experiencing a crisis being a minority gender (more males complete suicide, females do more attempts) culture previous suicide attempt/family Hx/ adverse childhood poor health certain medications(some meds cause depression) people who experience TBI(traumatic brain injury) What type of medications can cause symptoms of depression? - correct answer cardiac medications corticosteroids hormonal pills chemotherapy meds to treat pain