Author Question: Which patient would have the highest risk of suicide? a. 85-year-old male with a history of an ... (Read 75 times)

Starlight · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

Which patient would have the highest risk of suicide?

a. 85-year-old male with a history of an affective disorder
b. 50-year-old female with a recent divorce
c. 70-year-old female with high blood pressure
d. 65-year-old male with chronic asthma

Question 2

Which older adult would be at the highest risk for suicide?

a. One with a lack of activity
b. One with an altered nutritional intake
c. One who abuses alcohol
d. One who has a chronic disease

honnalora · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Older men and older adults with a history of affective disorder are the highest risk for suicide.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Older adults who abuse alcohol are at a higher risk of suicide.