The Parent of an Adolescent Reports Noting Cutting Marks on the Teen's

question 6

Multiple Choice

The parent of an adolescent reports noting cutting marks on the teen's arms and asks the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner what it means. What will the nurse practitioner tell this parent?

• A) Cutting is a way of dealing with emotional distress.
• B) It is a method of fitting in with other adolescents.
• C) The behavior is common and will usually stop.
• D) This type of behavior is a type of suicide attempt.

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