A patient diagnosed with long-standing bipolar disorder comes to the mental health center.The patient says, "I lost my job and home.Now, I eat in soup kitchens and sleep at a shelter.I am so depressed that I thought about jumping from a railroad bridge into a river." Which factor has priority for the nurse who determines the appropriate level of care?

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The priority factor for the nurse who determines the appropriate level of care is the patient's risk for suicide. The patient's statement about jumping from a railroad bridge into a river indicates suicidal ideation, which requires immediate attention and intervention to ensure the patient's safety.

A Patient Diagnosed with Long-Standing Bipolar Disorder Comes to the Mental