A 33-Year-Old Patient Has Been Told That Her Disease Is

A 33-year-old patient has been told that her disease is terminal. The patient is crying and states, "I will just be a dependent drain on my family. I hate being a burden to them." The nurse can best respond:

A) "Is there any reason to tell your family about this now? You still have some time in which you can enjoy life."
B) "You have heard some very bad news today. Can you describe what you mean by burden?"
C) "I doubt that your loving family will view your terminal care as a burden."
D) "I know. I would feel terrible if I had been told I was dying."