A Patient Is Receiving an Ice Massage for Relief of Muscle

A patient is receiving an ice massage for relief of muscle spasms in the neck. The patient complains that the ice is making the pain worse. Most helpful response from the nurse would be:

A) "I know it is uncomfortable right now, but it will get better in a few minutes."
B) "I will go get an ice pack to pace on your neck."
C) "The alteration of hot and cold application is very helpful for your spasms."
D) "I will stop these cold applications. Not everyone is helped by them."