A Depressed 21-Year-Old Client Has Lived with His Mother Ever

A depressed 21-year-old client has lived with his mother ever since the death of his father 3 years ago.After the client received a college acceptance,the mother repeatedly states,"That's wonderful.I'll be fine all alone." How would the nurse interpret the mother's statements?

A) The mother is withholding supportive messages.
B) The mother is expressing denigrating remarks.
C) The mother is communicating indirectly.
D) The mother is using double-bind communication.