In a sad voice, an elderly patient tells the nurse of the recent deaths of a spouse and close friend. The patient has no other family and only a few acquaintances in the community. The nurse's priority is to determine which nursing diagnosis applies to this patient?

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The recent deaths of significant others and the lack of a support system may increase the risk of suicide, making it a priority for the nurse to assess.

In a Sad Voice, an Elderly Patient Tells the Nurse