A patient has been displaying advanced thought of suicide. Which action reflects this behavior?
a. Acknowledging thoughts of dying
b. Expresses verbal expressions of ‘severe sadness'
c. Wrists are bleeding from cuts with a butter knife
d. Found unconscious with empty pills bottles nearby
ANS: C
A nonlethal suicide gesture is characteristic of this degree of suicide risk. Having suicidal thoughts only is reflective of ideations although a verbal expression is a moderate risk ges-ture. An actual attempt that was potentially lethal is the ultimate risk behavior.
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