MrSuzuki,79,is Deteriorating but Remains Alert and Oriented

Multiple Choice

Mr.Suzuki,79,is deteriorating but remains alert and oriented.Three days after admission,he tells his nurse,"I am tired of being sick.I wish I could end it all." What is the most accurate and informative way to record this data in the progress notes?

A) Appears to be depressed,possibly suicidal
B) Complains he is tired of being ill and wants to die
C) Does not want to live any longer because he is tired of being ill
D) Client states,"I am tired of being sick.I wish I could end it all."