Of the Following, Which Are Protective Factors Against Suicide in the Elderly

question 73

Multiple Choice

Of the following, which are protective factors against suicide in the elderly?

• A) social networks
• B) reasonably good health
• C) living in a community or assisted living facility
• D) all of these

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Definitions:

Scleral Venous Sinus

A circular channel in the eye that drains aqueous humor from the anterior chamber into the bloodstream.

Aqueous Humor

The clear fluid filling the space in the front of the eyeball between the lens and the cornea, maintaining pressure and providing nutrients to the eye.

Auditory Tube

The tube that connects the middle ear cavity with the nasopharynx, helping equalize pressure between the middle ear and atmosphere.

Crista Ampullaris

A sensory structure within the semicircular canals of the inner ear, critical for maintaining balance by detecting rotational movements.