A client who was recently discharged from the psychiatric unit telephones the unit to speak to the nurse. The client states that she took her children to the neighbors' house and has turned on the gas...

A client who was recently discharged from the psychiatric unit telephones the unit to speak to the nurse. The client states that she took her children to the neighbors' house and has turned on the gas to kill herself. She is home alone and gives the nurse her address. Which of the following actions should the nurse do next?

1. Refer the caller to a 24-hour suicide hotline.

2. Tell the caller that another nurse will telephone the police.

3. Ask the caller whether she telephoned her primary health care provider.

4. Instruct the caller to telephone her family for help.