You are at the scene where a male patient threatened to take pills to end his life. In talking with the patient, he informs you that he just got a new job that requires more of his time and his wife has been giving him a hard time about it. Tonight, he had enough and just made the comment because he was mad at her. He says that although he is still upset, he does not plan to do anything "drastic." Before taking further action, which fact about the patient should raise the EMT's suspicion that he is indeed at a higher risk for suicide?
A) New job with increased stress
B) Scar on the patient's neck
C) New diagnosis of high blood pressure
D) Unsuccessful attempt three years ago
D) Unsuccessful attempt three years ago
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