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The nurse in the mental health clinic is performing an assessment on a client with a history of major depressive disorder and is taking prescribed medications. The client reports feeling hopeless, has withdrawn from his usual activities, and states, 'I just don't see the point anymore.' When asked about suicidal thoughts, he admits to thinking about death frequently but denies having a plan. Based on this information, the nurse should initially

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Rationale: Frequent thoughts of death indicate a high suicide risk, necessitating a detailed assessment to evaluate intent and means for immediate safety planning.

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