Before Entering the Room of a Patient Who Was Recently

Before entering the room of a patient who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer, the nurse clears the mind and prepares to listen to the patient's thoughts and concerns. Which step of phenomenologic nursology does this reflect?

A) The nurse prepares to know something or someone by opening the mind and spirit to the unknown.
B) The nurse gains knowledge of the patient through intuitive impressions and learning about the patient's experiences.
C) The nurse gains scientific knowledge of the patient by analyzing the data.
D) The nurse synthesizes the subjective and objective information to gain perspective on the situation.