Case study: Adult with depression and escalating suicide risk. Which laboratory or diagnostic finding would most strongly support the nurse's concern in this case?

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D. no specific lab confirms risk; the assessment is based on direct evaluation and behavior — No specific lab confirms risk; the assessment is based on direct evaluation and behavior would strongly support the concern identified in this case.

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A. an unchanged screening test from last year

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B. a stable hemoglobin within expected range

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C. normal electrolyte values