A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing a situational crisis following the sudden loss of their adolescent child. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement?

Choice A reason: While teaching coping skills is important, assessing for safety and suicidal ideation takes priority in a situational crisis involving traumatic loss. Choice B reason: Determining if the client has thoughts of self-harm is a critical safety assessment and aligns with crisis intervention protocols. Choice C reason: Avoiding discussion of the loss may suppress emotional processing and hinder grief resolution. Therapeutic engagement is preferred. Choice D reason: Immediate referral to long-term therapy may not be appropriate in the acute phase. Crisis stabilization and short-term support should precede long-term planning.