The PMHNP works on an inpatient unit for adult men and women in acute suicidal crisis. Which of the following statements is accurate about gender differences in suicide risk and suicide rates in major depressive disorder (MDD)?

Choice A reason: Risk is not equal; epidemiological data consistently show differences between genders. Choice B reason: Women more frequently attempt suicide, but men are more likely to die by suicide due to the use of more lethal methods, reflecting differences in completion rates. Choice C reason: While women attempt suicide more often, they do not have higher completion rates than men. Choice D reason: Men have higher completion rates, but attempt rates are lower than women, making this statement incomplete.