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What is a common misconception about suicide methods?
What is a common misconception about suicide methods?
Which gender attempts suicide more often but has a lower success rate?
Which gender attempts suicide more often but has a lower success rate?
What is the leading cause of death among suicide victims?
What is the leading cause of death among suicide victims?
Which age group has the highest suicide rate according to the most recent statistics?
Which age group has the highest suicide rate according to the most recent statistics?
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How does the suicide rate vary based on marital status?
How does the suicide rate vary based on marital status?
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How does affiliation with a religious group affect the risk of suicide?
How does affiliation with a religious group affect the risk of suicide?
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Which ethnic group is at the highest risk for suicide according to the text?
Which ethnic group is at the highest risk for suicide according to the text?
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What percentage of individuals who commit suicide have a diagnosable mental disorder?
What percentage of individuals who commit suicide have a diagnosable mental disorder?
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Which psychiatric illness is NOT mentioned as common among individuals who commit suicide?
Which psychiatric illness is NOT mentioned as common among individuals who commit suicide?
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What factor is associated with an increased risk of suicide according to the text?
What factor is associated with an increased risk of suicide according to the text?
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Which group has a higher risk of suicide compared to their heterosexual counterparts according to the text?
Which group has a higher risk of suicide compared to their heterosexual counterparts according to the text?
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What significantly increases the risk of a subsequent suicide attempt according to the text?
What significantly increases the risk of a subsequent suicide attempt according to the text?
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What was the historical view of suicide in ancient Greece?
What was the historical view of suicide in ancient Greece?
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During which historical period did intellectuals begin freely discussing suicide?
During which historical period did intellectuals begin freely discussing suicide?
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Which age group has suicide as the second-leading cause of death in America?
Which age group has suicide as the second-leading cause of death in America?
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How did suicide relate to mental illness in the 17th and 18th centuries?
How did suicide relate to mental illness in the 17th and 18th centuries?
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What was one reason individuals in the Roman army resorted to suicide?
What was one reason individuals in the Roman army resorted to suicide?
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How does the rate of suicide in 2014 compare to previous years?
How does the rate of suicide in 2014 compare to previous years?
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Which enzyme is associated with the synthesis of serotonin?
Which enzyme is associated with the synthesis of serotonin?
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What has implications for both depression and suicidal behavior?
What has implications for both depression and suicidal behavior?
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Which neurotransmitter deficiency is associated with suicide according to studies?
Which neurotransmitter deficiency is associated with suicide according to studies?
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What is measured as a decrease in the levels of 5-HIAA in the cerebrospinal fluid of depressed clients who attempted suicide?
What is measured as a decrease in the levels of 5-HIAA in the cerebrospinal fluid of depressed clients who attempted suicide?
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Which factor has a potential genetic predisposition toward suicidal behavior?
Which factor has a potential genetic predisposition toward suicidal behavior?
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In what fluid have studies shown a decrease in 5-HIAA levels among depressed clients who attempted suicide?
In what fluid have studies shown a decrease in 5-HIAA levels among depressed clients who attempted suicide?
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What is the most appropriate nursing intervention for an actively suicidal client?
What is the most appropriate nursing intervention for an actively suicidal client?
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Which action should be taken to ensure the safety of a suicidal client on an outpatient basis?
Which action should be taken to ensure the safety of a suicidal client on an outpatient basis?
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What is a key aspect of treatment for a suicidal client on an outpatient basis?
What is a key aspect of treatment for a suicidal client on an outpatient basis?
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Why should the nurse be direct and talk matter-of-factly about suicide with a client?
Why should the nurse be direct and talk matter-of-factly about suicide with a client?
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What is an important factor to consider when discussing the current crisis situation with a suicidal client?
What is an important factor to consider when discussing the current crisis situation with a suicidal client?
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What should be done to identify areas of self-control in a suicidal client?
What should be done to identify areas of self-control in a suicidal client?
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