A client who delivered a healthy newborn 4 weeks ago calls her provider's office and tells the nurse, "This baby constantly cries. My partner works all the time, and I can't take any more." Which of the following responses is the nurse's priority?

A. The statement suggests possible postpartum distress and potential risk to the infant. The priority is to assess immediate safety by determining the baby’s location and condition. B. Asking about support is important but is secondary to assessing safety. C. Exploring stressors is therapeutic but does not address immediate risk. D. Discussing communication with the partner may be helpful later but is not the priority.