The nurse notes that a client with depression has been more withdrawn and noncommunicative during the past two weeks. Which intervention is most important to include in the updated plan of care for this client?

A. Engage the client in non-threatening conversations: Establishing a therapeutic nurse–client relationship through simple, supportive communication helps reduce isolation, builds trust, and may encourage the client to begin expressing thoughts and feelings. B. Encourage the client's family to visit more often: Family involvement can be beneficial, but it may not be effective if the client is withdrawn. Increasing visits without first fostering a supportive environment could overwhelm or further isolate the client. C. Encourage the client to participate in group activities: Group activities promote social interaction but may feel intimidating or threatening for someone who has been withdrawn for weeks. Gradual re-engagement beginning with one-on-one communication is more appropriate. D. Schedule a daily conference with the social worker: Involving the social worker can be helpful for comprehensive care planning, but this does not directly address the immediate nursing priority of engaging the client therapeutically and reducing withdrawal.