A Patient in a Cancer Clinic Says to the Nurse

A patient in a cancer clinic says to the nurse, "I'm just so angry. I feel like God is punishing me. I know this is a bad way to think, but I don't deserve to die of cancer." What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

A) "Death is part of life. With the passing of more time, you will learn to accept this."
B) "It sounds like you are losing your faith in God. God does not punish people."
C) "It is normal for you to feel this way. I'm interested in hearing more about how you feel."
D) "Anger is not good for you at this time. We can talk about some more helpful, positive feelings."