The nurse is teaching a client about the need to take the flu and pneumococcal vaccines. The client states he is too old and there is little reason to waste the solutions. Which response by the nurse is most therapeutic at this time?
A) "You are likely to get this disease if you do not take the vaccines."
B) "I will report your concerns to the physician."
C) "It is never too late in life to begin health promotion activities."
D) "I understand your feelings."
C
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