The Nurse Is Caring for a Critically Ill Child

The nurse is caring for a critically ill child.While the nurse is preparing to administer a treatment to the child,the child's mother becomes distraught and begins to cry loudly while stroking the child's face.What is the nurse's best response to this occurrence?

A) Tell the mother that she needs to control herself for the benefit of her child.
B) Distract the mother by having her straighten the linens on the bed.
C) Explain the procedure that will occur with the treatment.
D) Take the mother out of the room and comfort her.