A Nurse Counsels a Person Whose Spouse Recently Died

A nurse counsels a person whose spouse recently died. The nurse uses cheer and humor to lift the person's spirits. At one point, the widowed person smiles briefly. What analysis of this scenario is correct?

A) The nurse's technique was effective.
B) Use of humor should be added to the plan of care.
C) This approach may prove useful in other, similar situations.
D) The nurse needs help developing therapeutic communication skills.