Which of the following situations presents the greatest risk for suicide?
A: An EMT who saved a drowning child and receives no media attention
B: A woman who quit her job for one that pays a lot more
C: A man who was recently diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer
D: A woman who is planning a family trip, but gets called away to work
Answer: C: A man who was recently diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer
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a. providing competent emergency care. b. prescribing certain medications to patients who are not transported. c. providing emotional support to patients and their families. d. drawing on a strong knowledge of pathophysiology.
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a. 2, 3, and 4 b. 1, 2, and 3 c. 1 and 2 d. 2 and 4