Ms. A. states, "My life is just too painful. It isn't worth it." She appears depressed. Which one of the following statements is the most appropriate caregiver response?
a."Try to think about the good things in life."
b."You shouldn't feel that way; look at all the good things in your life."
c."You can't mean what you're saying."
d."If you think about it, nothing is worth getting this upset about."
e."What in life is causing you such pain?"