A hospice nurse is providing care to a patient diagnosed with ovarian cancer. The patient is concerned that her two daughters are at an increased risk for cancer and asks the nurse for help. Which actions by the nurse are appropriate? Select all that apply.
A) Provide the family with information on hereditary cancer risks.
B) Assure the patient that ovarian cancer is not hereditary.
C) Suggest a referral to a genetic counselor for the daughters.
D) Advise the patient about having genetic testing.
E) Encourage the patient to focus on her health at this time as additional worrying is too stressful.
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