Nurse Moose
    Hesi rn med surg( adult health) proctored exam ICHS college

    A client, assessed in the emergency department (ED), has a strong odor of alcohol on the breath. The client denies thoughts of harm to self or others, and the healthcare provider (HCP) discharges the client. As the client begins to leave, the nurse overhears the client mumble, "Now I'm going to shoot myself." Which intervention should the nurse implement?