Which assessment finding should be considered a high risk factor for adolescent suicide?
a. Being sexually abused
b. Having experienced panic attacks
c. Being mildly cognitively impaired
d. Having a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes
ANS: A
Suicide risk factors include a history of sexual abuse. There is no current research to support a strong relationship between suicide attempts and any of the other options.
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