A Client Appears Unwilling to Explore a Specific Topic During

A client appears unwilling to explore a specific topic during the working phase of the therapeutic relationship, demonstrating a strong sense of self-sufficiency. Which of the following nursing strategies would be most helpful?

A) Accept the client's refusal to talk about the topic by changing the subject.
B) Insist the client discuss the topic by examining the origin of the behavior.
C) Clarify the client's refusal to explore the topic by labeling it as resistance.
D) Allow the client to decide the appropriate time to explore the topic.