A Patient Says, "I Just Don't Think I Can Keep

A patient says, "I just don't think I can keep going on.I just want it all to end." The nurse assesses that this patient has suicidal ideation.What is the nurse's best response?

A) "Do you have any thoughts of harming yourself?"
B) "Have you felt like this before?"
C) "You are just depressed.When you feel better, you won't think that way."
D) "We will keep you safe here."

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