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What are some common nursing diagnoses for patients at risk for suicide according to the chapter?

Common nursing diagnoses for patients at risk for suicide include potential for violence due to overwhelming feelings, potential for suicide due to a history of previous attempts, decreased power from dependency in relationships, decreased hope from a bleak outlook, spiritual disconnection, altered coping ability, and altered self-esteem due to unmet needs.

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  • Potential for violence due to overwhelming feelings
  • Potential for suicide due to history of previous attempts
  • Decreased power due to dependency in relationships
  • Decreased hope due to a bleak outlook
  • Spiritual disconnection from loss of belief
  • Altered coping ability due to avoidance of problems
  • Altered self-esteem due to unmet dependency needs
Source:Medical-surgical nursing: concepts and practice by Dallred ...· Care of Patients With Thought and Personality Disorders· p. 1790–2231

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