The emergency department registered nurse is triaging a client for the risk of suicide. The client had thoughts of self-injury yesterday but is not sure today. Which of the following would be considered a known risk factor for suicide in this client? Select all that apply.

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The mnemonic SAD PERSONS uses known risk factors and the concept of their accumulation to help predict who is at a higher risk of committing suicide. 11ecbef4_fa97_c272_987d_8bacbe64a269_MD0009_00 This client has a lethal option readily available (Option C), a history of a prior attempt (Option B), and loss of rational thinking (Option A). Unemployed and unskilled individuals are also at risk (Option F). The client should be triaged as being at high risk and appropriate protective measures instituted. (Options D and E) Social support/family connectedness, pregnancy, parenthood, and religion and participating in religious activities are protective factors against suicide. Educational objective: Elderly white men, severe depression, living alone, prior or family history of suicide attempt, substance abuse, rational thinking loss, organized plan, unemployed or unskilled, and terminal illness are the risk factors for suicide. Social support/family connectedness, pregnancy, parenthood, and religion and participating in religious activities are protective factors against suicide.

The Emergency Department Registered Nurse Is Triaging a Client for the Risk