Given the research related to suicide, which one of the following patients should the EMT recognize as the highest risk for a suicidal action?

A) 22-year-old male who has just broken up with his girlfriend of six months
B) 18-year-old male who was just arrested for possession of marijuana
C) 72-year-old widow who was just informed of a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease
D) 34-year-old male in and out of prison who was just convicted of receiving stolen property


C

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