The nurse is caring for a client who is a refugee from another country and who is experiencing daily episodes of anxiety. The client communicates minimally with the nurse, looking away and appearing distressed. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to do first?

A. Reinforcing personal strengths is a positive intervention, but in this context, understanding the underlying cause of anxiety should take precedence. B. Suggesting ways to problem-solve adapting to the new home is a valuable intervention, but assessing the specific stressors or traumas the client may have experienced is more immediate. C. Helping the client know they will not always feel this way is supportive, but understanding the context and potential triggers for anxiety is the first step. D. Inquiring respectfully about the events of the departure is the most important initial intervention to gather information about potential traumatic experiences that may be contributing to the client's anxiety.