A client admitted for depression states, "I just wish I could go to sleep and never wake up." Which nursing action is the immediate priority?

The correct answer to the question "A client admitted for depression states, "I just wish I could go to sleep and never wake up." Which nursing action is the immediate priority?" is Option B: Ask the client if they have a specific plan to harm themselves..

The other options — A) Document the statement in the client's chart., C) Notify the client's family of the statement., D) Encourage the client to express their feelings further. — are incorrect for this NCLEX-RN Exam Prep question. As explained above: Any statement implying suicidal ideation requires immediate assessment for a specific plan, intent, and means. This is crucial for determining the immediate risk and implementing safety measures.