After threatening to jump off a bridge,a client is brought to an emergency department by police.Which question should the nurse ask first to assess for suicide potential?
A) "Are you currently thinking about harming yourself?"
B) "Why do you want to harm yourself?"
C) "Have you thought about the consequences of your actions?"
D) "Who is your emergency contact person?"
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