A client comes to the physician's office for an annual checkup. During the interview, the nurse learns that the client's husband died unexpectedly of a heart attack 2 months ago. The most appropriate response by the nurse would be,

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The nurse makes an empathetic response, acknowledging the client's loss. At least you and your husband enjoyed life right until the end, is judgmental. It's better to go quickly like your husband did instead of suffering, does not address the client's grief. You'll feel better after you get over the shock of your husband's death, is false reassurance.
Thus, choices A, B, and D would not be the most appropriate responses.

A Client Comes to the Physician's Office for an Annual