A client walks into the clinic and tells the nurse she wants to die because her boyfriend broke up with her. The client states, “I'll show him, he'll be sorry.” The nurse notes which of the following...

A client walks into the clinic and tells the nurse she wants to die because her boyfriend broke up with her. The client states, “I'll show him, he'll be sorry.” The nurse notes which of the following as the underlying theme and method to deal with the client?

1. Sadness—ask the client to reveal how long she has felt this way.

2. Escape—ask the client to indicate from what she wants to escape.

3. Loneliness—ask the client to state who she believes to be her friends.

4. Retaliation—ask the client about her specific plans to harm herself and/or her boyfriend.