The family member of a dying patient tells the nurse, "I think mother needs an antidepressant. She has always been so outgoing, but now she seems really withdrawn and disinterested in life." Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
A) "It is likely that she is depressed, so I will ask the doctor for an antidepressant order."
B) "Withdrawal may sometimes be a normal response when preparing to leave life."
C) "It will be important for you to stimulate your mother as she gets closer to dying."
D) "Your mother is becoming tired, and you may need to cut back your visits for now."
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