Which of the following statements about suicide and suicide risk in the elderly is TRUE?
a. The elderly have the lowest suicide rate of any age group in the United States.
b. The elderly are less likely to seek help for depression and suicidal ideation than younger people.
c. Elderly women are more likely to commit suicide than elderly men.
d. The elderly are less likely to turn anger and sorrow inward rather than expressing these emotions outward.
Question 2
Which of the following best describes an involuntary and painful erection of the penis that is
associated with severe spinal cord injury?
A. Priapism
B. Hemiparalysis
C. Parathesia
D. Pruritis
Diseases Common to the Elderly
Algorithm for assessing a patient at risk for self-directed violence.
Vial Washing System - Risk Based Approach
Risk assessment analyzes
Strong religious beliefs appears to be positively associated with elderly health and wellbeing
Risk factor for children age 2 to 3