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A client who is experiencing suicidal thoughts shares with the nurse that, 'I was awake most of the night. It just doesn't seem worth it anymore. Why not just end it all?' Which response should the nurse make to best further assess the client?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Option 2 allows the client the opportunity to tell the nurse more about what his or her current thoughts are. Option 1 changes the subject and may block communication. Although option 3 offers empathy to the client, it does not further assess the client. Option 4 is false reassurance and may block communication.

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