The nurse caring for a client who is depressed and suicidal would recognize that the nurse's primary responsibility is to:
a. encourage the client to interact with others on the unit
b. support the client while maintaining a safe environment
c. involve family members in the treatment plan immediately
d. administer antidepressant medications
B
Supporting the client while maintaining a safe environment is the primary responsibility of the nurse caring for a client who is depressed and suicidal. Involving family members, encouraging socialization, and administering medications are also nursing strategies; however maintaining safety is the priority and the nurse's primary responsibility.
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