Which statement made by an older patient best indicates to the nurse that the patient might be contemplating suicide?
1. "I wish I could stop all of this pain."
2. "I'll beat this cancer even if it kills me."
3. "I'll get through this one day at a time."
4. "I'm no use to anyone. I might as well be dead."
4. "I'm no use to anyone. I might as well be dead."
Explanation: 1. Expressing a desire to have pain end does not indicate that an older patient is contemplating suicide.
2. This statement reflects determination and is not expressing suicidal intentions.
3. This statement reflects facing illness and is not expressing suicidal intentions.
4. The statement that reflects uselessness and being dead is one that should be analyzed for suicidal intentions.
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