A newly admitted client diagnosed with MDD states,"I have never considered suicide." Later,the client confides to the nurse about plans to end it all by medication overdose.Which is the most helpful nursing reply?

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Acknowledging the client's disclosure and expressing that it is a positive action can help to build trust and encourage further communication. It is important to take any mention of suicidal ideation seriously and not dismiss it or make false promises of handling it "together." Options C and D may be appropriate to explore further in future discussions, but initially validating the client's disclosure is most important.

A Newly Admitted Client Diagnosed with MDD States,"I Have Never