A person calls the crisis hotline and says,"Nobody can help me now.I just want to say goodbye to somebody before I do it." The best response to this statement would be:
A) "I can help you. Will you let me try?"
B) "You're still alive, so you can still get help."
C) "You sound very discouraged. What are you planning to do?"
D) "I'll arrange transportation so you can come here and tell me about the problem."

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This reply shows empathy,an important quality in developing a relationship.The reply also begins assessment of risk.It is important to determine whether the patient has a plan,the lethality of the method chosen,and whether the patient has the means to implement the plan.

A Person Calls the Crisis Hotline and Says,"Nobody Can Help