An older adult patient is undergoing palliative surgery for colon cancer metastasis.The nurse explains to the family that this intervention is intended to:
A) prolong the patient's life by several months.
B) improve the effectiveness of the chemotherapy.
C) relieve the pain associated with spread of the tumor.
D) prevent further tumor growth.
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