After one of their identical twin daughters commits suicide, the parents express concern that the other twin may also have suicidal tendencies. Which reply should the nurse provide?
a. "Genetics are associated with suicide risk. Monitoring and support are important."
b. "Apathy underlies suicide. Instilling motivation is the key to health maintenance."
c. "Your child is unlikely to act out suicide when identifying with a suicide victim."
d. "Fraternal twins are at higher risk for suicide than identical twins."
ANS: A
Twin studies suggest the presence of genetic factors in suicide; however, separating genetic predisposition to suicide from predisposition to depression or alcoholism is difficult. Primary interventions can be helpful in promoting and maintaining health and possibly counteracting genetic load. The incorrect options are untrue statements or an oversimplification.
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