A nurse is caring for a client 3 days after admission for treatment of depression. The client leaves her current activity, approaches the nurse, and states, “There’s no reason to go on living. I just want to end it all.” Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Ask the client if she has a plan to commit suicide.

Notify the client’s family and request a visitor to stay with the client until thoughts of suicide are gone.

Assist the client to her room and allow her to rest before resuming activity.

Recognize the attempt at manipulation and escort the client back to her activity.