Reference no: EM131462789

The home health aide reports to the nurse care manager that the client has been trying to give away possessions. When the nurse asks the client about this behavior, the client says, "With my spouse dead, there's no reason for me to go on." What is the best priority response by the nurse?

1. "Do you have any friends in the building?"

2. "Have you had any thoughts of hurting yourself?"

3. "Tell me more about how you're feeling."

4. "You're not thinking of killing yourself, are you?"