Brett Is a 6-Year-Old Child Who Is Critically Ill

Brett is a 6-year-old child who is critically ill.While the nurse is preparing to administer a treatment to him,his mother becomes distraught and begins to cry loudly while stroking his face.What is the nurse's best response to this occurrence?

A) Tell the mother that she needs to control herself for the benefit of her child
B) Distract the mother by having her straighten the linens on the bed
C) Explain the procedure to the mother
D) Take the mother out of the room and comfort her