When assessing for the presence of a suicide plan, all of the following are recommended except
A) That the counselor be calm
B) That the counselor be direct
C) That the counselor be indirect by using euphemisms
D) Ask open questions to invite discussion and gain information to help with risk assessment

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Using euphemisms can make the conversation less clear and may not effectively assess the risk of suicide. Being direct, calm, and asking open questions are recommended practices for accurately assessing a person's suicide risk.

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