An Overweight Patient Who Enjoys Active Outdoor Activities Develops Arthritis

An overweight patient who enjoys active outdoor activities develops arthritis in the knees. Which action by the nurse will be best to assist the patient in coping with the diagnosis?

A) Ask the patient to discuss feelings about the diagnosis.
B) Have the patient practice frequent relaxation breathing.
C) Educate the patient on the use of imagery to decrease pain and decrease stress.
D) Encourage the patient to think about how weight loss might improve symptoms.