A Nurse Wants to Perform a Preliminary Assessment for Suicidal

A nurse wants to perform a preliminary assessment for suicidal ideation in an older adult patient. Which question would obtain the desired data?

A) "What thoughts do you have about a person's right to take his or her own life?"
B) "If you felt suicidal, would you communicate your feelings to anyone?"
C) "Do you have any risk factors that potentially contribute to suicide?"
D) "Do you think you are vulnerable to developing a depressed mood?"

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