Which of the following assessment findings increases a client's risk for suicide ideation or behavior?
1. Age 59
2. Recently started a new job
3. Widowed for 6 months
4. Plays golf twice a week
3. Widowed for 6 months
Rationale:
Of the assessment findings, the one that would increase the client's risk for suicide ideation or behavior is the recent loss of a spouse.. For the risk of age, elderly male clients have the highest risk followed by adolescents and college students. Active employment and engagement in activities does not increase the risk for suicide ideation or behavior.
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