A nursing student is developing a study guide related to historical facts about suicide.Which of the following facts should the student include? Select all that apply.
A)In the Middle Ages,suicide was viewed as a selfish and criminal act.
B)During the Roman Empire,suicide was followed by incineration of the body.
C)Suicide was an offense in ancient Greece,and a common-site burial was denied.
D)During the Renaissance,suicide was discussed and viewed more philosophically.
E)Old Norse traditionally set a person who committed suicide adrift in the North Sea.

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A) In the Middle Ages, suicide was indeed viewed as a selfish act and a crime against God and society, leading to various punishments including refusal of a church burial.C) In ancient Greece, suicide was considered an offense against the state, and those who committed suicide without the approval of the state were often denied a proper burial.D) During the Renaissance, there was a shift in how suicide was viewed, with more discussions on the philosophical aspects of suicide, reflecting the broader humanist trends of the period.

A Nursing Student Is Developing a Study Guide Related to Historical