The Wife of an Elderly Patient Begins Crying After She

The wife of an elderly patient begins crying after she is informed that he is has a terminal illness.Which intervention by the nurse is best?

A) Sit quietly with the patient's wife while she composes her thoughts.
B) Inform his wife that a chaplain is available if she would like to speak to him.
C) Remind his wife that her husband has lived a long and good life.
D) Tell his wife there are always options and suggest she not give up hope.