A newly admitted patient diagnosed with major depression has gained 10 kilograms over a few months and has suicidal ideation. The patient has taken an antidepressant medication for 1 week without remission of symptoms. Select the priority nursing diagnosis.

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The priority nursing diagnosis is "Risk for suicide" due to the patient's suicidal ideation, which poses an immediate threat to their safety.

A Newly Admitted Patient Diagnosed with Major Depression Has Gained