An elderly male client's wife of 50 years recently died from cancer.He suffers from a chronic debilitating illness and has been refusing to eat,drink,or take his medications.This client is displaying behavior characteristic of:

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Passive suicide is seen most frequently in older adults as a result of depression and loneliness.Suicidal threats refer to written or verbal threats of suicide;suicidal attempts are self-directed actions to harm oneself;and suicidal ideation is a preoccupation with the idea of suicide.

An Elderly Male Client's Wife of 50 Years Recently Died