A patient diagnosed with major depression has lost 9 kilograms in one month, has chronic low self-esteem, and a plan for suicide. The patient has taken an antidepressant medication for 1 week. Which nursing intervention has the highest priority?

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The highest priority is to ensure the patient's safety by implementing suicide precautions, as the patient has a plan for suicide.

A Patient Diagnosed with Major Depression Has Lost 9 Kilograms