During a clinical interview with a male nurse, the client falls silent after disclosing that she was sexually abused as a child. The nurse should
A. quickly break the silence and encourage the client to continue.
B. reassure the client that the abuse was not her fault.
C. reach out and gently touch the client's arm.
D. allow the client to break the silence.
Answer: D. allow the client to break the silence.
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