Which of the following client situations most urgently requires the nurse to break confidentiality and warn a third party?

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Mental health clinicians have a duty to warn identifiable third parties of threats made by clients, even if these threats were discussed during therapy sessions otherwise protected by privilege. The clinician must base his or her decision to warn others on the following: Is the client dangerous to others? Is the danger the result of serious mental illness? Is the danger serious? Are the means to carry out the threat available? Is the danger targeted at identifiable victims? Is the victim accessible?

Which of the Following Client Situations Most Urgently Requires the Nurse