Association of Social Work Boards Masters (ASWB MSW) Practice Exam

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What condition increases after being discharged from the hospital regarding suicide risk?

Decreased vigilance towards self-care
Increased risk because of potential energy to act on suicidal plans
Improved mental health reducing suicide risk
No change in suicide risk

The correct answer is: Increased risk because of potential energy to act on suicidal plans

When a person is discharged from the hospital after being admitted for suicidality, they may feel a sense of relief and a decrease in their symptoms due to improved mental health care. However, this does not necessarily mean that their suicide risk has decreased. In fact, being discharged from the hospital may give individuals more energy to act on their suicidal plans, increasing their risk for suicide. Therefore, the answer is B Increased risk because of potential energy to act on suicidal plans.