Planning safety interventions for a teenager with a history of self-injurious behavior is based on what research-based information?
a. Teenagers rarely entertain the idea of suicide.
b. Suicides can occur accidentally as a result of self-injurious behaviors.
c. Self-injury is always viewed as a risk factor for future suicidal attempts.
d. Assessment for suicidal ideations is a vital component of this child's care.
ANS: B
Self-injurious behavior is not suicidal behavior and is not viewed as a risk factor for suicidal ideations or attempts, but some teenagers accidentally commit suicide in the process. Teen-agers are acting on suicidal thoughts at an alarming rate.
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