A Patient Who Has Been Admitted to the Hospital for Surgery

A patient who has been admitted to the hospital for surgery tells the nurse, "I do not feel right about leaving my children with my neighbor." Which action should the nurse take next?

A) Reassure the patient that these feelings are common for parents.
B) Have the patient call the children to ensure that they are doing well.
C) Call the neighbor to determine whether adequate childcare is being provided.
D) Gather more data about the patient's feelings about the childcare arrangements.