A 68-year-old being treated for depression has a history of a suicide attempt at age 26.When the patient reports feelings of uselessness related to selling the family business and retiring,the nurse should initially:
A) notify the patient's health care provider of the intensified feelings of despair.
B) provide one-on-one time with the patient for the purpose of discussing the stated feelings.
C) alert other staff members of the need to increase the visual monitoring of this patient.
D) ask the patient if he is experiencing any suicidal ideations, including any plans to hurt himself.
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