A Disheveled Patient with Severe Depression and Psychomotor Retardation Has

A disheveled patient with severe depression and psychomotor retardation has not showered for several days. What will the nurse do?

A) Bring up the issue at the community meeting.
B) Calmly tell the patient, "You must bathe daily."
C) Avoid forcing the issue in order to minimize stress.
D) Firmly and neutrally assist the patient with showering.