The nurse is aware that suicide risk increases if the child displays which characteristics? Select all that apply

a. Previous suicide attempt
b. No previous exposure to violence in the home
c. Recent loss
d. Effective social network
e. History of physical abuse


A, C, E
The risk of suicide increases if the child has had a previous suicide attempt, a recent loss, or a history of physical abuse. No previous violence in the home or having an effective social network decreases the risk of suicide.

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