An Adolescent Whose Peer Committed Suicide Attempts Suicide Himself but Is

question 10

Multiple Choice

An adolescent whose peer committed suicide attempts suicide himself but is now ready for discharge to outpatient care.Which of the following actions would be most important to accomplish before the discharge?

• A) Take the patient to a support group for young persons with mood disorders.
• B) Assure that all guns and medications have been locked or taken off premises.
• C) Have the patient sign a no-suicide contract agreeing to seek help if in danger.
• D) Arrange a pass so he can go to his first outpatient session to meet his counselor.

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