A nurse is caring for a client who is near the end of life and is on complete bed rest. The client states that he needs to have a bowel movement, and the nurse offers a bed pan. The client states, "I've always used the bathroom." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

A. Encouraging the client to use furniture for support is unsafe, especially for a client on complete bed rest. B. Physical therapy is not typically called for immediate assistance to use the bathroom and is impractical for an end-of-life client. C. Exploring the client’s concerns allows the nurse to understand and address the emotional or psychological distress associated with using a bed pan. D. Simply instructing the client to use a bed pan without addressing their concerns may seem dismissive and fail to provide emotional support.