Asked by Sakura Hattori on Sep 23, 2024
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When assessing a patient's plan for suicide, what aspect has priority?
A) Patient's financial and educational status
B) Patient's insight into suicidal motivation
C) Availability of means and lethality of method
D) Quality and availability of patient's social support
Lethality
The capacity to cause death or serious harm, often used in the context of assessing the danger presented by a person's intentions or a specific situation.
Suicide Plan
Detailing the method, timing, and location in which an individual intends to attempt suicide.
- Recognize the importance of assessing the planning aspect of suicide to prioritize patient care.
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Maisa Sweedan1 day ago
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
If a person has definite plans that include choosing a method of suicide readily available, and if the method is one that is lethal (i.e., will cause the person to die with little probability for intervention), the suicide risk is considered high. These areas provide a better indication of risk than the areas mentioned in the other options.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the importance of assessing the planning aspect of suicide to prioritize patient care.
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