The Wife of a Terminally Ill Patient Asks Him to Tell

The wife of a terminally ill patient asks him to tell her about the time when he was in the Marines and thought the enemy was approaching when he realized it was just a herd of deer. The nurse realizes that the spouse is engaging in which of the following activities?

A) Orienting the patient
B) Storytelling as distraction
C) Clarification of the story
D) Helping the patient relive his youth