A patient diagnosed with alcoholism says. "Drinking helps me cope with being a single parent." Which therapeutic response by the nurse would help the patient conceptualize the drinking objectively?

A. This response is confrontational and judgmental, likely causing defensiveness rather than insight. B. Pointing out defensiveness may provoke resistance rather than helping the patient analyze their behavior objectively. C. This response encourages the patient to reflect on their own behavior and the consequences of drinking, promoting self-awareness and objective evaluation without judgment. It allows the patient to explore their actions and recognize patterns. D. This response is accusatory and may make the patient feel blamed, which is not therapeutic.