A 30-Year-Old Female Patient Is Describing Feelings of Hopelessness and Depression.She

A 30-year-old female patient is describing feelings of hopelessness and depression.She has attempted self-mutilation and has a history of prior suicide attempts.She describes difficulty sleeping at night and has lost 4.5 kg (10 lb) in the past month.Which of the following is the nurse's best response in this situation?

A) "Do you own any lethal weapon?"
B) "How do other people treat you?"
C) "Are you feeling so hopeless that you feel like hurting yourself now?"
D) "People often feel hopeless,but the feeling resolves within a few weeks."