Ms. T is crying and states that her mother couldn't possibly have a tumor. "No one else in the family has ever had cancer!" exclaims the daughter. The most appropriate response to Ms. T would be:
A) "Has anyone explained hospice care to your mother?"
B) "I'm so sorry that your mother was diagnosed with cancer."
C) "That is odd, since cancer usually runs in families."
D) "Why do you think that your mother's tumor is cancerous?"

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"Why do you think that your mother's tumor is cancerous?" is the only answer that is a direct exploration of the daughter's concern. The health care provider can address and clarify the concerns of the daughter.

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