A nurse is assisting with the admission assessment for a client who is receiving treatment following a situational crisis. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?

A. Identifying if friends or family are available to help: Important for support but not the immediate priority. B. Identifying the client's coping skills: Important for long-term care but not the immediate priority. C. Determining if the client has thoughts of self-harm: Correct. Assessing for self-harm or suicidal ideation is crucial for immediate safety. D. Asking the client to identify the cause of the crisis: Important for understanding the crisis but not the immediate priority.