A nurse is assessing a newly admitted client who states that they do not want to live anymore and plan to end their life. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Rationale:A. Offering reassurance without addressing the client's immediate concerns may minimize the severity of the situation and delay necessary interventions.B. Asking the client about the lethality of their plan is crucial for assessing the level of risk and determining the urgency of the intervention required. This information is essential for planning appropriate care and ensuring the client's safety.C. Allowing the client to be alone is not appropriate when they have expressed suicidal intent, as this could increase the risk of self-harm.D. Encouraging the client to focus on the positive aspects of life may be part of long-term therapy, but in the acute phase, the priority is to assess and address the immediate risk of suicide.