The nurse,aware that suicide is a serious potential in the adolescent age group,is teaching parents about warning signs that a teenager is considering suicide.To which of the following does the nurse tell parents to be alert?
A) An increase in appetite
B) A sudden interest in school activities
C) An unexplained increase in sleepiness
D) Verbalization of suicidal thought

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Verbalization of suicidal thoughts is a major warning sign that should not be ignored. It is important for parents to take action if their teenager expresses thoughts of self-harm or suicide. The other options (A, B, and C) are not necessarily indicators of suicide.

The Nurse,aware That Suicide Is a Serious Potential in the Adolescent