A nurse on the mental health unit is preparing a presentation on suicide for a group of student nurses. Which information would be included in this presentation? Select all that apply.

B Hispanic Americans attempt suicide at a greater rate than whites or African Americans. C Suicide risk declines sharply once antidepressant medication has been taken for a few weeks. D White males over the age of 80 are at the greatest risk among all age, race, and gender groups. E Threatened suicide and/or gestures should be taken seriously and handled by trained professionals. A Chronic pain or serious, disabling illness has little to no effect on suicide risk.