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question 60
emma is a 73 y/o female who recently lost her husband and feels hopeless. her children live
and work in europe and rarely make it back home. she feels that she has no social support
and that many of her closest friends have passed away. she feels that there is no end to her
suffering. the primary assessment of her condition should focus on which major condition?
depression
suicide
dementia
delirium
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Explanation:

Emma is experiencing hopelessness, has no social support, and feels there's no end to her suffering. These are significant risk factors for suicide. While depression is often a precursor, the primary focus in such a case (given the severity of her feelings and life circumstances) should be on suicide assessment as it is an immediate - life - threatening concern. Dementia involves cognitive decline (memory loss, confusion etc.) which is not indicated here. Delirium is an acute state of confusion usually with a medical cause (like infection) which is also not suggested.

Answer:

Suicide