A nurse is teaching parents about symptoms associated with suicide. Which statement about suicide should the nurse include in the teaching plan?
a. Children younger than 10 years of age do not attempt suicide.
b. A child who attempts suicide is usually de-pressed and has low self-esteem.
c. Suicide is usually an isolated event in a school community.
d. The suicide rate among females is higher than among males.
B
Poor self-concept and depression contribute significantly to suicidal behaviors. Children as young as 3 years of age who have attempted suicide have been evaluated and found to be cognizant of their actions. It is common for suicide to occur in a cluster within a community (e.g., schools). Males have a higher incidence of both suicide attempts and completed suicides.
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