Which statement shows a nurse has empathy for a patient who made a suicide attempt?

A. This focuses on problem-solving rather than acknowledging the patient’s feelings, which is not empathy. B. This expresses the nurse’s feelings, not the patient’s, so it reflects sympathy rather than empathy. C. This statement acknowledges the patient’s emotional experience and communicates understanding from the patient’s perspective, which demonstrates empathy. D. This is judgmental and dismissive, showing neither empathy nor support.