You have been called to the local jail for a patient who has made several superficial lacerations on the wrists. The patient has been disarmed but is still threatening to commit suicide. What should you do
A.
Make the injuries or medical conditions related to the attempted suicide your primary concern.
B.
Deny the patient's complaints and feelings.
C.
Tell the patient that the self-inflicted wounds are not consistent with those of a person "actually trying to commit suicide."
D.
Arrange for a member of the clergy to meet the patient at the hospital.
Answer: A
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