How should a nurse interpret the statement, 'If my partner leaves me, I’ll kill myself'?
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Correct answer: Suicidal ideation tied to a stressor that warrants safety planning.
The statement indicates suicidal ideation tied to a stressor and warrants crisis intervention, not dismissal as normal.
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