A nurse is caring for a client who has depressive disorder following the recent death of their partner. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

A. Telling the client what they “should” do is nontherapeutic and may minimize their grief. B. Shifting focus to the nurse’s personal experience is inappropriate and does not center on the client’s needs. C. Stating that everyone feels depressed generalizes the experience and may invalidate the client’s unique emotions. D. Encouraging the client to talk about their relationship facilitates expression of feelings and supports healthy grieving. This is a therapeutic and open-ended response.