The Nurse Is Caring for a Severely Depressed Older Client

The nurse is caring for a severely depressed older client.To best effect change in the client's emotional state, the nurse's initial goal is to:

A) plan interventions that will enhance client self-esteem.
B) introduce the client to new coping skills.
C) assess the client's potential to self-harm.
D) develop a therapeutic nurse-client relationship.