The mother of an 8-month-old infant with profound mental and physical disabilities tells the nurse how depressed she is because she realizes that her child will never achieve normal growth and development milestones. How should the nurse respond to this mother?

A. Inquiring about the mother's other children might not directly address her current emotional distress and might not be an immediate concern. B. Asking if the mother has ever thought about harming herself or her child is essential to assess the severity of her depressive thoughts and the risk of harm. C. Encouraging journaling can be helpful as part of coping, but in this context, addressing immediate concerns about self-harm is more crucial. D. Reassurance is important, but in this case, providing false hope or assurance about achieving milestones may not be realistic and might not address the mother's current distress.