When you assess an adolescent, you should begin by:
1. asking about home, education, and other activities first, before you ask about drug use, sexuality, and suicide risk.
2. asking about activities, then injuries, and finally sexual behavior.
3. asking about suicidal ideation, home atmosphere, and recent injuries.
4. asking about home, education, injuries, and sexual behavior.
ANS: 1
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