The appropriate response to an older person who states, "I just don't want to live anymore," is to
a. Notify the family that the older person is not feeling well
b. Assign a nursing assistant to sit with the older adult
c. Ask the older adult if he or she has a suicide plan
d. Encourage the older person to get involved in activities outside of the home
C
Response C is the correct answer because it recognizes that older adults are at risk for suicide. Responses A, B, and D ignore the potential risk for suicide and the feelings that the older person expressed.
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