Assignment Task:
Mr. J is a 78-year-old man who was brought into the physician's office today because he suddenly became confused at home yesterday, and his wife is concerned that he has dementia. She states that he has been unable to sleep during the night since the confusion started. He was normally alert and oriented until yesterday afternoon. She said that Mr. J had recently been "down in the dumps" and even talked about just "ending it all." What have you learned about suicide risk from the reading? Want Professional Help? Should you be concerned as a healthcare worker based on any of the remarks made by Mr. J to his wife?