A nurse is escorting a client to their car following discharge from an acute mental health facility.The client states their intentions to harm a friend after leaving the facility.Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Maintain the confidentiality of the client's statement.

Notify local law enforcement about the client's threat.

Prevent the client from leaving the facility.

Ask for the client's consent to notify the friend.

Assess the client's intent and ability to carry out the threat.