A Patient Is Being Seen for Symptoms of Insomnia and Significant

A patient is being seen for symptoms of insomnia and significant weight loss that has occurred during the 2 months since her husband's death.What is the purpose of the query,"Describe how it has been for you since your husband died?"

A) To display an attitude of concern and sympathy to the patient
B) To learn whether the patient has a significant support system
C) To rule out factors that may interfere with diagnosing her illness
D) To determine the risk for pathologic grief and the need for grief therapy