The nurse is caring for an older adult patient with a history of depression.Which comment by the patient indicates an immediate need for further assessment?

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Comments by any older adult referring to hopelessness or desire to die must be explored to assess suicide risk.A.C.These comments may require further assessment however is not as hopeless sounding as the statements about having no reason to be alive.C.Looking forward to seeing a spouse in heaven someday is a positive comment.

The Nurse Is Caring for an Older Adult Patient with a History