The nurse is planning care for an older male patient who is recovering from a failed suicide attempt.What nursing diagnosis should the nurse use to guide this patient's care?

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The accumulation of losses can overwhelm an older adult's resources and coping mechanisms and is related to a high rate of suicide,especially for older men.Suicide is the ultimate expression of hopelessness.A.C.D.There is no evidence to suggest that this patient is experiencing anxiety,social isolation,or a knowledge deficit.

The Nurse Is Planning Care for an Older Male Patient