The Nurse Is Conducting a Home Visit to Assess an Elderly

The nurse is conducting a home visit to assess an elderly client with advanced heart failure who lives alone.  When the nurse asks about sodium intake, the client becomes angry and says, "I'm so tired of people telling me what to do!  I'm going to eat what I want, so leave me alone!"  Which of the following is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

A) "I can tell that you want me to go, so I will call in a few days to see how you are doing."
B) "I know you are frustrated with losing control of your life."
C) "It sounds like you are angry.  Tell me what's bothering you."
D) "Okay.  I'll just check your blood pressure and then go."

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