A college student failed two tests. Afterward, the student cried for hours and then tried to telephone a parent but got no answer. The student then gave several expensive sweaters to a roommate
Which behavior provides the strongest clue of an impending suicide attempt?
a. Calling parents
b. Excessive crying
c. Giving away sweaters
d. Staying alone in dorm room
ANS: C
Giving away prized possessions may signal that the individual thinks he or she will have no further need for the items, such as when a suicide plan has been formulated. Calling parents and crying do not provide clues to suicide, in and of themselves. Remaining in the dormitory would be an expected behavior because the patient has nowhere else to go.
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