A 29-Year-Old Woman Tells the Nurse That She Has "Excruciating

A 29-year-old woman tells the nurse that she has "excruciating pain" in her back. Which response by the nurse would be appropriate?

A) "How does your family react to your pain?"
B) "The pain must be terrible. You probably pinched a nerve."
C) "I've had back pain myself, and it can be excruciating."
D) "How would you say the pain affects your ability to do your daily activities?"