The Nurse Enters a Patient's Room with the Intent of Allowing

The nurse enters a patient's room with the intent of allowing the patient to express feelings in relation to her new cancer diagnosis. The nurse notices that the patient is crying and guarding her incision site. After validating physical discomfort, the nurse should

A) administer an analgesic and postpone the interaction.
B) sit with the patient and hold her hand.
C) explain that pain is expected following surgery but that it is important to increase activity to avoid complications.
D) acknowledge the physical pain but state that it is a priority to immediately address the emotional pain.