Question

statement a: native americans have the highest rates of attempted suicide in the united states. statement b: the high suicide rates of native americans are attributed partially or entirely to their high rates of substance abuse, high poverty, and gun availability rates. a) statement a is true and statement b is false. b) statement a is false and statement b is true. c) statements a and b are both true. d) statements a and b are both false. question 74 (1 point) counseling an individual after he or she has attempted suicide is an example of ___________ prevention. a) primary b) secondary c) tertiary d) quaternary

Explanation:

• For the first part (statements A and B):
• Native Americans do have high rates of attempted suicide. Factors like substance abuse, poverty, and gun availability contribute to this, so both statements A and B are true.
• For the second part (counseling after suicide attempt):
• Tertiary prevention focuses on reducing the long - term consequences of an illness or injury. Counseling after a suicide attempt aims to prevent future attempts and deal with the aftermath of the event, which is in line with tertiary prevention.

Answer:

• First part: c) Statements A and B are both true.
• Second part: c) tertiary