Which nursing intervention strategy is most appropriate to implement initially with a suicidal client?
A) Ask a direct question such as, "Do you ever think about killing yourself?"
B) Ask client, "Please rate your mood on a scale from 1 to 10."
C) Establish a trusting nurse-client relationship.
D) Apply the nursing process to the planning of client care.

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The risk of suicide is greatly increased if the client has suicidal ideations,if the client has developed a plan,and particularly if the means exist for the client to execute the plan.

Which Nursing Intervention Strategy Is Most Appropriate to Implement Initially