Suicide risk is highest among clients who have been diagnosed with which of the following?
A) Borderline personality disorder
B) Paranoid personality disorder
C) Schizoid personality disorder
D) Obsessive–compulsive personality disorder
Ans: A
The risk of suicide is highest among cluster B personality disorders, such as BPD.
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