Asked by kayla swank on May 18, 2024
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An adolescent diagnosed with an impulse control disorder says, "I want to die. I spend my time getting even with people who hurt me." When asked about a suicide plan, the adolescent replies, "I'll jump from a bridge near my home. My father threw kittens off that bridge and they died." Rate the suicide risk.
A) Absent
B) Low
C) Moderate
D) High
Impulse Control Disorder
A group of psychiatric disorders characterized by the inability to resist the urge to perform actions that are harmful to oneself or others.
Suicide Risk
The likelihood that an individual will attempt to take their own life, often assessed in mental health settings to provide appropriate interventions.
Getting Even
implies taking action to retaliate or seek revenge, aiming to restore justice or balance after feeling wronged.
- Evaluate the risk of suicide in adolescents with impulse control disorders.
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Learning Objectives
- Evaluate the risk of suicide in adolescents with impulse control disorders.
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