The nurse suspects a 75-year-old male client with a recent diagnosis of cancer is contemplating suicide. Which one of the following cues indicates the highest suicide potential?

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Buying a hand revolver is the most concerning cue as it indicates the individual has acquired a means to carry out suicide. Vague statements about funeral plans and yearly updating of a will could be a normal part of end-of-life planning. Complaining of chronic pain could be addressed through pain management interventions.

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