A nurse is assessing a toddler who has suspected lead poisoning. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect the client to manifest with acute lead poisoning?

A. Monitor the client closely to prevent self-mutilation: This action is not typically associated with dependent personality disorder. Dependent personality disorder is characterized by an excessive need to be taken care of, leading to submissive and clinging behaviors, rather than self-mutilation.

B. Give positive feedback when the client is assertive with staff or clients: While it is important to encourage and reinforce assertive behaviors, giving positive feedback alone may not be sufficient to address the underlying issues associated with dependent personality disorder. It's essential to provide comprehensive care that addresses the client's dependency needs and promotes healthy assertiveness.

C. Set limits to prevent exploitation of other clients: Clients with dependent personality disorder may exhibit behaviors that involve relying excessively on others and seeking caretaking from them. Setting limits helps prevent these clients from exploiting or overly burdening others with their needs, promoting boundaries and accountability within the therapeutic environment.

D. Discourage flamboyant or seductive behaviors: Flamboyant or seductive behaviors are not typical characteristics of dependent personality disorder. These behaviors are more commonly associated with other personality disorders, such as histrionic or borderline personality disorder. In dependent personality disorder, the focus is more on an excessive need for support and reassurance rather than attention-seeking behaviors.

A. Providing support for family and friends following a suicide:

Providing support for family and friends following a suicide is an example of a tertiary intervention. Tertiary interventions focus on providing support, counseling, and resources to individuals affected by suicide after the event has occurred, aiming to prevent further emotional distress, promote healing, and reduce the risk of additional suicides in the community.

B. Recognizing the warning signs of suicide:

Recognizing the warning signs of suicide is an example of a primary intervention. Primary interventions aim to prevent suicide by identifying individuals at risk and intervening before a suicide attempt occurs. Educating healthcare professionals and the community about the warning signs of suicide is crucial for early identification and intervention.

C. Performing life-saving measures following a suicide attempt:

This is an example of a secondary intervention. Secondary interventions involve actions taken after the occurrence of a suicide attempt or completed suicide to prevent further harm or loss of life. Performing life-saving measures, such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or providing emergency medical care, falls under secondary interventions because it occurs after the suicide attempt to mitigate the immediate physical consequences.

D. Identifying individuals who are at higher risk for attempting suicide:

Identifying individuals who are at higher risk for attempting suicide is also an example of a primary intervention. This involves screening, assessment, and risk evaluation to identify individuals with risk factors and warning signs of suicide, allowing for targeted interventions, support, and prevention strategies to be implemented before a suicide attempt occurs.