A nurse is collecting data from a client who is expressing suicidal ideations. Which of the following s is the nurse's priority?

A. Correct. Assessing whether the client has a plan for self-harm is a priority in evaluating the immediate risk of suicide. If a plan is present, further assessment and intervention are needed. B. Incorrect. While having support is important, knowing whether the client has a plan for self-harm takes precedence. C. Incorrect. While a family history of suicide is a risk factor, it is not as immediate a concern as determining whether the client has a current plan. D. Incorrect. Assessing the sources of stress is important, but the immediate risk of self-harm takes priority.