Which of the following would be the least likely characteristic of a client who would commit suicide while incarcerated?
A) Old age
B) History of suicide attempts
C) Short sentence
D) Presence of significant mental illness
Ans: C
The characteristics of individuals who commit suicide during incarceration include the presence of a significant mental illness, a history of suicide attempts, older age, a lengthy sentence, and segregated or isolated housing.
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