An Appropriate Course of Action for a Psychologist to Take

question 21

Multiple Choice

An appropriate course of action for a psychologist to take once a client is determined to be at high risk for suicide is:

• A) be sure to schedule the client for a follow-up appointment within a week to re-assess the risk
• B) ensure that the client has emergency numbers for a suicide hotline and local hospital
• C) accompany the client to the emergency unit of the nearest hospital
• D) call a family member to come and pick up the client

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Definitions:

Oxytocin

A hormone produced by the hypothalamus and released by the pituitary gland, involved in childbirth, lactation, and social bonding.

Uterine Smooth Muscle

Muscle tissue in the walls of the uterus, which expands during pregnancy and contracts during labor.

Mammary Glands

Specialized organs in female mammals that produce milk for feeding their offspring.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for hormone production and regulation of vital bodily functions such as temperature and hunger.