Answer to Question 1
D
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A Incorrect. Putting personal affairs in order, distributing possessions, making a will, or saying something like I won't be around much longer can indicate a risk for suicide in a young person but can be a rational and mature act in old age.
B Incorrect. Men in all countries have a higher suicide rate, and white men are more likely to evaluate their worth solely in terms of present economic produc-tivity.
C Incorrect. Health care professionals are obligated to prevent the destruction of life as a permanent solution to a problem.
D Correct. Patients can be very sensitive to nonverbal cues from the therapist.
Answer to Question 2
C, A, B, D
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