The nurse at a mental health clinic is performing a suicide risk screening on four clients experiencing depression. Which client does the nurse recognize as being most at risk for suicide?

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11ecbb05_cc50_f20f_b433_37918e434044_MD0009_00 A suicide screening considers demographics, mental and physical health history, support systems, coping strategies, family history of suicide, previous attempts, and behavioral patterns. In addition to depression, the divorced male client with Parkinson disease and recent job loss is the most at risk for suicide, with 5 risk factors (Option A). (Option B) The client who has depression and breast cancer has 2 known risk factors. The daughter's divorce may be a significant loss or stressor, adding another risk factor. However, marriage is a protective factor against suicide. (Option C) The recently retired male client who is depressed has 3 risk factors. However, marriage and community involvement are protective factors. (Option D) The client with chronic illness (eg, type 2 diabetes) who is recently divorced has 3 risk factors (including depression). However, custody of children is a protective factor. Educational objective: A suicide screening considers demographics (eg, age, marital status, gender), mental and physical health history, support systems, coping strategies, family history of suicide, previous attempts, and behavioral patterns.

The Nurse at a Mental Health Clinic Is Performing a Suicide