A nurse is assessing population groups for the risk of suicide requiring medical attention. Which group should the nurse monitor most closely?
a. Young bisexuals
b. Young caucasians
c. Asian Americans
d. African-Americans
ANS: A
Gay, lesbian, and bisexual young people have a significantly increased risk for depression, anxiety, suicide attempts, and substance use disorders, being 4 times as likely as their straight peers to make suicide attempts that require medical attention. Caucasian youth, Asian Americans, and African-Americans are not as likely to attempt suicide resulting in medical attention.
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