A patient tells the nurse that her estranged husband died a little over a year ago and states, "I am not sure why this is so difficult, I really couldn't stand him near the end." Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
A) "Sometimes a rocky relationship with someone at the time of their death can impact your ability to grieve."
B) "You seem angry."
C) "You should contact a therapist."
D) "You are just entering the grief process, things will get better."
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