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A 73 year old man brought to the ER after ingesting 10 10mg Diazepam tablets. When his condition stabilized he was referred for psychiatric evaluation. Which of the following is most important in assessing his risk for suicide?

A- Family history of suicide
B- Male gender
C- Marital status
D- Early morning awakening and diminished appetite
E- Patient's belief that Diazepam would kill him
ans tomorrow GNT

BBB.....Good night, basicq..

A...def!

in U.S. elderly male gender have high incidence of suicide rate. So I think it is B.

oops sorry i read A as previous history of suicide instead of "family" history of suicide.
so i guess the best probable answer in this would be B

b..

b male gender

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The only way that can be E is if the pt think that diazepam is talking to Him to kill Him self.Male gender and vivorse tend to comit suicid emore ofthen and from the two I will pick a male gender .Usually women attempt unsuccesufull suicide ,but male are more succesufull.
Answer BB

Patient's belief that Diazepam would kill him that is not attempt or cry for help