A client with borderline personality disorder says to the nurse, 'You're the only one I trust around here. The others don't know what they are doing and they don't care about anyone except themselves. I only want to talk with you.' What is the priority nursing action?

B Assign the client's stated preferred nurse to care for the client D Reinforce unit guidelines and appropriate boundaries with the client C Reassure the client that all staff members are competent in their jobs A Assign different staff members to care for the client each day