Norman, a 71-Year-Old White Widower, Is Very Depressed

Norman, a 71-year-old white widower, is very depressed. He still lives in the small town that he grew up in and attends church every Sunday. He also attends many other regular social activities during the week. What statement regarding Norman's susceptibility to suicide is most accurate?

A) Norman is at minimal risk to commit suicide because he has so many ties to his community.
B) The fact that Norman is an elderly, white, depressed male puts him in a high-risk group, but his social support system is a positive sign.
C) Norman displays many of the risk factors associated with suicide and is likely to attempt but not successfully complete suicide.
D) Norman's severe, untreated depression is concerning enough that he requires immediate hospitalization.