A Nurse Is Being Attentive to the Distress a Family

A nurse is being attentive to the distress a family is experiencing with the admission of a family member to the intensive care unit. The nurse makes the statement, I know this is a stressful time for you and your family. Would you like to come to your family member's room with me and I will explain equipment to you? Which of the following is an accurate statement about the elements of this nursing action?

A) The critically ill patient is the recipient of this nursing action.
B) Characteristics of this settings is unrelated to this nursing action.
C) The anxiety and distress of the family is the focus of this nursing action.
D) All core processes need to be assessed at this time to gain a complete family assessment.