A client has made the decision to leave her alcoholic husband and reports feeling very depressed.Which nontherapeutic statement by the nurse represents sympathy?
A) "You are feeling very depressed.I felt the same way when I decided to leave my husband."
B) "I can understand you are feeling depressed.It was a difficult decision.I'll sit with you."
C) "You seem depressed.It was a difficult decision to make.Would you like to talk about it?"
D) "I know this is a difficult time for you.Would you like medication for anxiety?"
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