The nurse is working at a crisis hotline center.Which of the following callers would be most at risk for suicide?

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Previously, suicide rates had been highest among the male older adult.However, rates among young people ages 15 to 24 have been increasing to such an extent that suicide is the second leading cause of death in this age group in some developed and developing countries.Although major factors contributing to suicide in Europe and North America include mental disorders, especially depression, and alcohol use disorders, impulsiveness is found to be a major factor in Asian countries).Traditionally, older adults have a greater risk of committing suicide than do younger people, although the trend among persons in the 15 to 24 year old age group has been increasing in recent years.Major factors contributing to suicide in Europe and North America include mental disorders especially depression and alcohol use disorders.Choice C depicts a person with multiple risk factors.

The Nurse Is Working at a Crisis Hotline Center