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)"Didn't you know that all tumors are not cancerous?"
D)"Why do you think that your mother's tumor is cancerous?"
E)"That is odd because cancer usually runs in families."

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This is the only answer that is a direct exploration of the daughter's concern. The health care provider can explain and clarify the concerns of the daughter.

Ms T Is Crying and States That Her Mother Couldn't Possibly