Mary Jane has brought in her 16-year-old son, Kyle. She states that he has been sleeping more and does not hang around his friends, and recently his girlfriend broke up with him. Your most immediate question is to ask Kyle:
A) "Do you want to see a counselor today?"
B) "Is your father out of jail yet?"
C) "Are you taking any illegal drugs?"
D) "Have you made plans to harm yourself?"

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If you sense that a patient is contemplating suicide, you should ask about suicidal ideation directly. The most important area to address is the potential for suicide. The question "Is your father out of jail yet?" may be relevant to the history, but is not an immediate concern.

Mary Jane Has Brought in Her 16-Year-Old Son, Kyle