A Client, Who Has Been Hospitalized for 3 Days with Major

A client, who has been hospitalized for 3 days with major depressive disorder, has stayed in the room and not gotten out of bed except for toileting.  The nurse enters the room to remind the client that breakfast will be served in the dining room in 20 minutes.  The client says, "I'm not hungry and I don't feel like doing anything."  What is the best response by the nurse?

A) "I will help you get ready; then we can walk to the dining room together."
B) "I'll have breakfast brought to your room."
C) "It's okay.  You can join us when you are ready."
D) "You'll feel better when you get up."

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