A client has been sullen and withdrawn since receiving the news of her cancer diagnosis. As the nurse enters the room, the client asks for assistance with a shower. Which comment by the nurse is the most appropriate?

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Option B is the most appropriate comment because it acknowledges the client's request for assistance and offers a positive response without dismissing the client's emotions. It also encourages the client to take an active step in her self-care. Option A could imply that the client's worth is based on her appeasing her spouse, while Option C could be perceived as dismissive of the client's emotional state. Option D minimizes the client's emotions and may not be perceived as supportive.

A Client Has Been Sullen and Withdrawn Since Receiving the News