A 62-Year-Old Male Patient Has Had Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

A 62-year-old male patient has had chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) for many years but has been unable to quit smoking.When approached by the nurse,he states that he would be "better off dead." He states that he has always supported his family,and now the doctor says he can no longer work because of his condition and oxygen dependency.His wife will now have to go to work,and he is sure that she will not make enough money to pay the bills.In preparing the patient for discharge,the nurse should

A) Develop a plan of care for the family.
B) Contact psychiatric services.
C) Assure the patient that things will work out.
D) Focus the plan of care on maximizing patient function.