After the Health Care Provider Has Recommended an Amputation for a Patient

After the health care provider has recommended an amputation for a patient who has ischemic foot ulcers, the patient tells the nurse, "If they want to cut off my foot, they should just shoot me instead." Which response by the nurse is best?

A) "Many people are able to function normally with a foot prosthesis."
B) "I understand that you are upset, but you may lose the foot anyway."
C) "Tell me what you know about what your options for treatment are."
D) "If you do not want the surgery, you do not have to have an amputation."