Concerned about the growing incidences of suicides among high school students, the school nurse conducts an awareness session for parents. What should the nurse say are warning signs associated with risk for suicide?
Talking about wanting to die or to kill oneself Looking for a way to kill oneself Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain talking about being a burden to others Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs Acting anxious or agitated; behaving recklessly Sleeping too little or too much Withdrawing or feeling isolated Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge Displaying extreme mood swings
