A Mother Who Is Notified That Her Child Was Killed

A mother who is notified that her child was killed in a tragic car accident states, "I can't bear to go on with my life." Which nursing statement conveys empathy?

A) "This situation is very sad, but time is a great healer."
B) "You are sad, but you must be strong for your other children."
C) "Once you cry it all out, things will seem so much better."
D) "It must be horrible to lose a child, and I'll stay with you until your husband arrives."