The nurse familiar with the older adult population recognizes that the patient who has the greatest potential for successfully committing suicide is the
A)63-year-old Asian female.
B)86-year-old Caucasian male.
C)76-year-old Hispanic female.
D)67-year-old African American male.

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Research has shown that older Caucasian males have the highest rate of completed suicide out of any demographic group. They are also less likely to seek help for mental health issues and more likely to have access to lethal means such as firearms.

The Nurse Familiar with the Older Adult Population Recognizes That