The nurse observes a client sitting alone at a table, looking sad and preoccupied. The nurse sits down and says, I saw you sitting alone and thought I might keep you company. The client turns away from the nurse. Which would be the most therapeutic nursing intervention?
A) Move to another chair closer to the client and say, The staff is here to help you.
B) Move to a chair a little further away and say, We can just sit together quietly.
C) Remain in place and say, How are you feeling today?
D) Say, I'll visit with you a little later, and leave the client alone for a while.
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