A male client who has just been told he has cancer asks the practical nurse (PN) to leave his room so he can be alone. Which action should the PN implement?

Consult with the charge nurse about implementing suicide precautions.

Sit quietly in the client's room until the client is ready to verbalize his feelings.

Leave the room after offering to return to the client's room at a later time.

Notify a member of the client's family of the need to come to stay with the client.