When teaching prevention to the parents of a 15-year-old client who recently attempted suicide by taking an overdose of Xanax (alprazolam), the nurse describes which of the following behavioral clues?
A) Angry outbursts at significant others
B) Inquiry about doses of lethal drugs
C) Giving away valued personal items
D) Experiencing the loss of a boyfriend or girlfriend
Ans: C
The suicidal individual may exhibit behaviors that provide clues to his or her intent, including the following:
• Talks about death, suicide, and wanting to be dead
• Talks or thinks about punishment, torture, and being persecuted
• Hears voices and suddenly seems very happy after being very depressed for some time
• Is very aggressive or very impulsive, and acting suddenly and unexpectedly
• Shows an unusual amount of interest in getting his or her affairs in order
• Gives away personal belongings
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