Clinical case 48: A New Zealand enrolled nurse is applying safe care within scope and seeking registered-nurse direction where required. During a night shift in an aged-care unit, a 53-year-old patient is involved in the following situation: a patient reporting new suicidal thoughts. What is the priority response?

Clinical case 48: A New Zealand enrolled nurse is applying safe care within scope and seeking registered-nurse direction where required. During a night shift in an aged-care unit, a 53-year-old patient is involved in the following situation: a patient reporting new suicidal thoughts. What is the priority response?

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