A client diagnosed with breast cancer is scheduled for a mastectomy. The client expresses intense anxiety, stating, "I'm so afraid of losing my breast. I won't feel like a woman anymore." What is the most therapeutic nursing response?

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

This response uses therapeutic communication by reflecting and validating the client's expressed feelings and concerns about body image and identity. It invites further exploration of their fears and provides empathetic understanding.