A nurse is caring for a client who is obese. The client is crying and states. "Everyone is staring at me because of my weight." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

A. “It sounds like you're saying that you feel uncomfortable around others.": This therapeutic response reflects the client's feelings and encourages further expression, showing empathy without judgment or assumption. B. “How long have you struggled with your weight?": This question shifts the focus to the client’s weight history rather than their current emotional distress, which may feel dismissive or overly clinical. C. “Have you always felt uncomfortable being overweight?": This response makes assumptions about the client's feelings and can come across as insensitive, which may inhibit open communication. D. “Let's discuss some weight loss strategies that might work for you.”: Offering solutions too early may invalidate the client’s emotions and shift the focus away from addressing their immediate feelings of embarrassment and discomfort.