Which statement by the nurse is most appropriate to a 15-year-old whose friend has mentioned suicide?

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Suicide is the second most common cause of death among American adolescents and young adults aged 15 to 24.A suicide threat from an adolescent serves as a dramatic message to others and should be taken seriously.Adolescents at risk should be targeted for supportive guidance and counseling before a crisis occurs.Instructing a 15-year-old to tell a friend to come to the clinic immediately provides the teen with limited information and does not address the concern.The teen should not be responsible for getting more information from the friend.Waiting until the teen discusses suicide a second time may be too late.

Which Statement by the Nurse Is Most Appropriate to a 15-Year-Old