A patient who has been depressed for the past several months presents in the clinic stating,"I'm at the end of my rope." Which of the following inquiries would be most effective to use for assessing suicide risk?
A) "You seem very depressed and stressed.What is that like for you? What sort of feelings are you having when you say that?"
B) "Tell me more about what you mean when you say you're at the end of your rope-are you thinking about killing yourself?"
C) "Tell me about your family history.Do you have relatives or ancestors who suffered from depression?"
D) "Tell me about your depression and being at the end of your rope;what are you thinking and feeling?"
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