During a Home Visit, the Nurse Learns That a Patient

During a home visit, the nurse learns that a patient with chronic heart failure is planning to quit cardiac rehabilitation because of the fear of dying while on the treadmill. Which response by the nurse is best?

A) "I don't blame you for feeling frustrated, I hate to exercise too."
B) "People don't die on the treadmill; it's to make your heart stronger."
C) "It sounds like you want to give up. I'll call the doctor and have you transferred to the hospice program."
D) "You sound upset. Did you know research shows that cardiac rehab programs give people better medical outcomes and a higher quality of life?"