suicide chapter 18
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WEA N107 SuicideTRANSCRIPT
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Suicide Chapter 18
A behavior…not a diagnosis or disorder
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Statistics – United States 30,000 successful suicides
per year
3rd leading cause of death for 15-24 yr olds
Women attempt more than men
Men are more successful than women (70% vs 30%)
Rates Highest among white males – across all ages
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Geographic Distribution Higher rates
further you move west
Mountain states called the “suicide belt”
Possible reasons why?
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Methods of Suicide Successful
• Women – “Poison” Overdose
• Men - Violence
Unsuccessful• Men and
women – “Poison” Overdose
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High Risk Factors Marital Status – Single, Divorced Gender – Male Race – White Age – Positive correlation Religion – Protestant/Jewish SES – Highest and Lowest Race – Caucasian Co-Morbidity
• MH D/O• Substance Abuse• Insomnia• Family Hx of SUicide
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Theories Psychological
• Anger – self hatred• Hopelessness – no point in living• Desperation - helplessness• Violence - Aggressive personality• Shame – Avoid public humiliation• Developmental Stressor – Rejection, Finances
Sociological• Egoistic- Isolated• Altruistic – Sacrifice for the group• Anomic – event that cause alienation
Biological• Genetics• Neurochemical – Lack of serotonin
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Nursing Process - Assessment Demographics
• High Risk Factors
Presenting symptoms/DX• Psychiatric Conditions; Chronic Medical Illness
Ideations• Plan? Means? Priors? Hints?
Support Systems
Leading Events/Factors• Crisis combined w/MH D/O• Increased vulnerability
Family Hx
Coping Mechanisms
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Nursing Process Diagnosis
• Risk for Suicide• Violence – Self Directed• Hopelessness• Ineffective Coping
Outcomes• No physical Harm to self• Realistic self-growth goals• Expresses hope• Demonstrates effective coping
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Nursing Process – Inpatient Implementation
Therapeutic Communication – Interview data
Safe Environment Contract Close Observation Medications Examine Stressors and Coping Talk Therapy Positive Reinforcement Resources
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Nursing ProcessOutpatient Implementation
Supervision Contracts Safe Environment Daily Appointments Problem Solving – Crisis Resolution Highlight successes Medications
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Nursing ProcessFamily Interventions - Attempts
Take this seriously/Do not hide Share feelings of love, care concern,
desire to help Avoid anger, judgment, provokation Listen Be present Partner with seeking professional help Safe environment Resources – pg 274 - Numerous
• 1-800-SUICIDE
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Family Interventions Suicide Victims Transcends the immediate loss Feelings of guilt and responsibility Encourage verbalization – share
memories Non-Judgmental – no blame/accusations Reality orientation – gently discuss
disturbed thought process of the deceased
Acknowledge the disorganization this causes and direct towards solutions
Resources