The nurse is assessing a client whose family is concerned that the client may be at risk for suicide. The best question for the nurse to ask the client is:
A) "People often think of doing something bad when they are feeling angry or upset. Were you upset?"
B) "How did you try to harm yourself?"
C) "Have you ever had these thoughts before?"
D) "Have you had any thoughts of wanting to kill yourself?"
D
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