A 6-year-old child with leukemia asks, "Who will take care of me in heaven?" What is the best response by the nurse?

A. "Your mom will know more about that than I do." Dismisses the child’s existential concern and deflects the conversation. B. "Why are you asking me that?" This may sound confrontational and may discourage further emotional expression. C. "Your grandparents and God will take care of you." Although comforting, it assumes the child’s spiritual beliefs and does not explore the child’s feelings. D. "Who do you think will take care of you?" This is an open-ended, therapeutic response that encourages the child to express their own thoughts, fears, and beliefs about death and the afterlife.