When it is time for a patient's third round of chemotherapy for colon cancer,the patient's white blood cell count is low and the treatment is delayed.The patient is upset at this delay.What is the nurse's best response?
A) "This extra time will give your hair a chance to grow back in."
B) "This is for the best. You are too weak to receive chemotherapy now."
C) "I will call the physician and request a prescription for something to calm your nerves."
D) "Try not to worry. Your counts will probably be high enough next week and the chemotherapy will work just as well then."
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