A Male Therapist Is Discussing a Treatment Plan with a Female

A male therapist is discussing a treatment plan with a female patient who is sitting up in bed, dressed in a hospital gown and wearing a full head covering with only her face showing.Her husband is in the room, and from previous encounters it is clear that she defers to him.The most effective way to present this treatment plan would be for the therapist to:

A) Present the patient with a written summary of the plan and ask her to look it over.
B) Ask the woman's husband to step out of the room while the plan is being discussed with the patient.
C) Explain the plan to the patient, maintaining eye contact with her at all times and encouraging her to ask any questions she might have.
D) Explain the plan to the patient and her husband, and encourage both to ask any questions they might have.