A patient is scheduled to have biofeedback therapy for migraine headaches. On arrival to the clinic, the patient appears anxious and fearful and tells the nurse that she does not want electric shocks. The most reassuring response by the nurse is:

Choice A reason: Rescheduling dismisses the patient’s fear; it delays therapy without addressing misconceptions, missing a chance to educate and proceed with migraine relief. Choice B reason: Questioning prior explanation may shame the patient; it doesn’t clarify biofeedback’s non-invasive nature, failing to reduce anxiety about shocks. Choice C reason: Explaining no shocks and describing biofeedback as monitoring reassures scientifically; it corrects fears, aligning with its role in stress-related migraine management. Choice D reason: Vague reassurance lacks specificity; without addressing shocks, it’s less effective, as patients need clear, factual dispelling of their expressed concern.