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A client in a psychiatric clinic tells the nurse, 'I want to kill my wife. The moment I see her, I am going to kill her.' Which of the following should be the nurse's next action?

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Rationale: Threats of harm to others require immediate notification of the psychiatrist to ensure safety and assess risk.

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