A client who has had AIDS for years is being treated for a serious episode of pneumonia. A psychiatric nurse consult was arranged after the client stated that he was tired of being in and out of the...

A client who has had AIDS for years is being treated for a serious episode of pneumonia. A psychiatric nurse consult was arranged after the client stated that he was tired of being in and out of the hospital. “I'm not coming in here any more. I have other options.” The nurse would evaluate the psychiatric nurse consult as helpful if the client makes which of the following statements?

1. “Nobody wants me to commit suicide.”

2. “If I talk about suicide, I'll be transferred to the psychiatric unit.”

3. “I realize that I really do have more time to enjoy my family and friends.”

4. “I'd probably screw up suicide anyway.”