Nobel, Who Has Terminal Cancer, Has Been in a Depressed

Multiple Choice

Nobel, who has terminal cancer, has been in a depressed state for several weeks. The most effective way to help him move out of this stage would be to ​

A) convince him to strike a bargain for his health.
B) let him alone, since it usually passes within a month.
C) have a frank, open discussion with him about his feelings.
D) tell him that he is being selfish by denying his friends a chance to say good-bye to him.