A Patient Answers Questions Quietly and Appears Sad

A patient answers questions quietly and appears sad. While answering questions about her marriage, she begins to cry. Which response by the nurse is appropriate in this situation?

A) "Don't cry! I'll come back when you've settled down."
B) "I only have a few more questions to ask, and then I'll leave you alone for a while."
C) "Everyone has ups and downs in their marriage. What problems are you having?"
D) "I see that you are upset. Is there something you'd like to discuss?"

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