A few hours after the birth of her daughter,a new mother is crying and says to the nurse,"My husband is disappointed in me because he did not want another girl." What would be the nurse's most therapeutic reply at this moment?

A) "It is the father who determines a baby's sex,so you should tell him that."
B) "It certainly is not your fault,and you should not feel badly."
C) "You seem very upset.Would it help to talk to me about it?"
D) "Please do not cry.Your baby is healthy.You can have a boy next time."

The nurse's most therapeutic response would be to acknowledge the mother's feelings and offer a listening ear for her to talk about the situation. Option A could be perceived as dismissive or unhelpful, as it does not address the mother's emotions or concerns. Option B is partially helpful in that it reassures the mother that it is not her fault, but it does not provide a solution or support for her current distress. Option D could be seen as minimizing the mother's feelings and emphasizing the importance of having a boy in the future, rather than valuing the daughter she has just given birth to.