Which of the following patients would be at most risk for suicide?
A. A woman who quit her job for one that pays more
B. A man who is in the midst of losing a significant relationship
C. A man who is planning a family trip, but gets called away to work
D. An EMT who saved a drowning child and receives a lot of media attention
Answer: B. A man who is in the midst of losing a significant relationship
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