After several weeks of antidepressants, which of the following signs is MOST predictive of suicide in the client who was diagnosed with depression?
a. fatigue
b. insomnia
c. cheerful new energy
d. lack of social support
C
After several weeks of antidepressant therapy, a cheerful new energy is most predictive of suicide in clients who have been diagnosed with depression. During depression, these individuals lacked the energy to commit suicide. However after treatment, they have the energy to complete a suicide. Warning signs include the giving away of personal items.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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