The community health nurse is providing education about various community services that patients and family members can use to prevent suicide. Which statement made by the nurse best exemplifies secondary prevention resources?
1. "Here is a brochure that lists the signs of suicide."
2. "Let me tell you the various resources available for the prevention of suicide."
3. "The hospital has a support group for survivors of suicide that meets every Tuesday."
4. "Let me discuss with you the benefits of early intervention for the prevention of suicide."
Answer: 4
Explanation: Secondary prevention resources focus on early intervention and treatment. Primary prevention resources focus on prevention and recognition. Providing the patient with a brochure or a list of resources available are primary prevention interventions. Tertiary prevention resources focus on problem solving and support systems, as well as on establishing a healthy sense of self and self-reflection. A support group for survivors of suicide is an example of a tertiary prevention resource.
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