A nurse is preparing to assess a middle-aged client who was brought to the emergency department by the client's spouse. The spouse reports that the client has been "extremely depressed lately." When assessing this client, which would be a priority assessment?

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Although appetite and weight changes, sleep disturbances, decreased energy, and fatigue are important indicators for the severity of depression, identifying the possibility of self-harm (suicide) is always a priority in clients who are depressed.

A Nurse Is Preparing to Assess a Middle-Aged Client Who