A 65-Year-Old Adult Who Recently Lost His Spouse Is Admitted

Multiple Choice

A 65-year-old adult who recently lost his spouse is admitted to the hospital after a failed suicide attempt.He presents with a sad affect and is reluctant to interact within the milieu.The nursing diagnosis with priority is

A) ineffective coping related to recent loss.
B) hopelessness related to death of spouse.
C) risk for loneliness related to loss of spouse.
D) risk for self-directed violence related to depression.