A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 weeks postpartum.The client tells the nurse, “I feel really down and sad lately.I have no energy and I feel like I’m going to cry.”. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

Arrange for counseling to help the client cope with the stress of being a parent.

Reinforce teaching about ways to increase rest and sleep.

Request a prescription for an antidepressant medication.

Use a postpartum depression-screening tool with the client.