The parents of identical twins ask a nurse for advice. One twin committed suicide a month ago. Now the parents are concerned that the other twin may also have suicidal tendencies. Which comment by the nurse is accurate?
A) "Genetics are associated with suicide risk. Monitoring and support are important."
B) "Apathy underlies suicide. Instilling motivation is the key to health maintenance."
C) "Your child is unlikely to act out suicide when identifying with a suicide victim."
D) "Fraternal twins are at higher risk for suicide than identical twins."

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Twin studies suggest the presence of genetic factors in suicide; however, separating genetic predisposition to suicide from predisposition to depression or alcoholism is difficult. Primary interventions can be helpful in promoting and maintaining health and possibly counteracting the genetic load. The incorrect options are untrue statements or oversimplifications.

The Parents of Identical Twins Ask a Nurse for Advice