Which Statement Made by a Teenage Male Hospitalized After a Failed

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which statement made by a teenage male hospitalized after a failed suicide attempt is most concerning to the nurse?

• A) "My uncle shot himself but he didn't die."
• B) "I don't know why I get so depressed and want to die."
• C) "The gun I got for my birthday is my most prized possession."
• D) "I hope I don't ever get depressed enough to try and hurt myself again."

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Definitions:

Children

Individuals at the early stages of life, typically considered to be from birth through adolescence.

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