A Patient Weighed 200 Lb 6 Months Ago

A patient weighed 200 lb 6 months ago. He now weighs 160 lb. He has not been trying to lose weight. Based on the defining characteristics of nutrition, less than body requirements, the nurse's best response would be

A) "You need to modify your diet so you don't lose more weight."
B) "That is a significant weight loss. How would you account for it?"
C) "Congratulations. That is a major achievement."
D) "How tall are you? I am wondering if that is a good weight for your height."