A female client has made the decision to leave her alcoholic husband. She is feeling very depressed. Which nursing statement best conveys sympathy?
A) "I know you are feeling very depressed right now. I felt the same way when I decided to leave my husband. But I can tell you from personal experience, you are doing the right thing."
B) "I can understand that you are feeling depressed right now. It was a very difficult decision to make. I'll sit here with you for awhile."
C) "You seem depressed. It is a difficult decision you are making. Would you like to talk about it?"
D) "I know this is a difficult time for you. It might help you if you talked about your feelings."
A
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