Author Question: Which group of individuals has the highest rate of suicide in the United States? A) Older white ... (Read 39 times)

dbose · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Which group of individuals has the highest rate of suicide in the United States?

A) Older white men
B) Older white females
C) Older African American males
D) Older Hispanic males

Question 2

Which activity performed by an older adult client would make the client's family suspicious of the onset of dementia?

A) The client's air conditioning is broken and he has not reported it.
B) The client is an accountant and has had three episodes of bookkeeping errors.
C) The client has not attended church services for one month.
D) The client has become confused with medications since two new medications were added.

bigsis44 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
Feedback:
Currently, older white men have the highest rate of suicide in the United States.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Feedback:
Conditions that mimic dementia or depression present distinct challenges because they impair thinking, mood, and communication. Such conditions also affect the older adult's ability to manage self-care.