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The history of a female client who has just been admitted to the unit and is very depressed reveals a weight loss of 10 lb in 2 weeks, sleeping 3 hours a night, and poor hygiene. The client states, 'I'm no good to anyone. Everyone would be better off without me.' Which of the following questions should the nurse ask first?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Directly asking about suicidal thoughts is critical given the client's statement and symptoms.

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