A bystander was killed during a robbery 2 weeks ago. His widow, who is diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, cries spontaneously when talking about his death. Select the nurse's most therapeutic response.

A. This response minimizes her grief and implies pathology; crying after a recent traumatic loss is normal. B. This response acknowledges the client’s pain, validates her feelings, and encourages continued expression, making it therapeutic. C. This abruptly changes the subject and ignores her grief, which is the client’s primary concern. D. This pathologizes normal grief and focuses on her diagnosis instead of providing empathy and support.