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The client states to the nurse at the outpatient clinic, 'I don't feel ready to go back to work. It's only been a week since I left the hospital.' Assessment reveals a flat affect, disheveled appearance, poor posture, and minimal eye contact during interaction. The nurse asks the client whether he is thinking about harming himself. The client tells the nurse he has a loaded revolver at home and will probably use it. Which of the following should the nurse do next?

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Rationale: A specific plan with access to a lethal means (loaded revolver) requires immediate hospitalization.

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