An Older Adult Is Admitted to the Hospital for Severe

question 27

Multiple Choice

An older adult is admitted to the hospital for severe depression.The nurse,gathering data for a medical and psychiatric history,learns of a suicide attempt 4 years ago after the death of a spouse.Based on this information,it is likely that the patient:

• A) Will avoid attempting suicide again after the past experience
• B) Will try to minimize the seriousness of the suicide attempt
• C) May express suicidal ideation or make a suicide attempt
• D) Will report that he has recently written a will

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Definitions:

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Nondemand Manner

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