A nurse volunteered to work at a natural disaster site. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask to determine if the 26-year-old individual being screened is depressed or has suicide ideation?
a. Tell me about your pets.
b. What do you do for work? How has your work been affected by this disaster?
c. Have you thought of harming yourself?
d. Have you seen your friends since the disaster?
Answer: c. Have you thought of harming yourself?
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