A client who has depression is admitted to treatment on a voluntary basis. While in the hospital, the client makes several comments about wanting to end it all. The client decides one day to leave against medical advice. Which of the following would be the most appropriate action by the nursing staff?
A) Calling security and asking them to detain the client
B) Allowing the client to leave with community resources for follow-up care
C) Contacting the psychiatrist for initiation of commitment proceedings
D) Contacting the client's family to request they convince the client to stay
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