A client on the inpatient unit tells a student nurse,"My life has no purpose.I can't think about living another day,but please don't tell anyone about the way I feel.I know you are obligated to protect my confidentiality." Which is the most appropriate reply by the student nurse?

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The most appropriate response by the student nurse is to explain that sharing the information with the treatment team is critical to the client's care.The nurse's priority is to ensure client safety and to inform others of the client's suicidal ideation.

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