A client delivered twins. The first twin is stillborn, and the second is in NICU with RDS. She is crying softly and says, "I wish my baby could have lived." Which of the following responses would be most therapeutic?
A) "I have a friend who lost a twin and she is doing just fine."
B) "How soon do you plan to replace this twin with another baby?"
C) "I am so sorry about your loss. Would you like to talk about it?"
D) "Don't be sad. At least one of the twins is alive now."
C
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