When a client with memory loss is in need of orienting cues, the most appropriate response for maintaining dignity and self-esteem would be:

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Option C is the best choice as it provides an orienting cue (the date) in a non-patronizing manner. It also acknowledges the present situation without bringing attention to the client's memory loss or implying that they should have remembered information from the past (as seen in options A and B). Option D may seem empathetic but it does not provide an orienting cue and may actually confuse or frustrate the client.

When a Client with Memory Loss Is in Need of Orienting