A Nurse Manager Notices That a Staff Member Spends Minimal

A nurse manager notices that a staff member spends minimal time with a patient diagnosed with AIDS who is terminally ill. The patient says, "I'm having intense emotional reactions to this illness. Sometimes I feel angry, but other times I feel afraid or abandoned." The nurse manager can correctly hypothesize that the most likely reason for the staff member's avoidance is:

A) fear of infection transmission.
B) feelings of inadequacy in dealing with complex emotional needs.
C) knowledge that the patient needs time alone with family and friends.
D) belief that the patient's former lifestyle included high-risk behaviors.