Which statement made by a teenage male hospitalized after a failed suicide attempt is most concerning to the nurse?
a. "My uncle shot himself but he didn't die."
b. "I don't know why I get so depressed and want to die."
c. "The gun I got for my birthday is my most prized possession."
d. "I hope I don't ever get depressed enough to try and hurt myself again."
ANS: C
Factors associated with suicidal behaviors include access to firearms providing the teenage patient with the opportunity and means to harm himself if he again becomes depressed. Alt-hough the remaining options represent possible risk factors, none provide insight into oppor-tunity and means.
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