The parent of a child newly diagnosed with cancer verbalizes regret to the nurse for not seeking earlier medical attention for the child's symptoms. Which response would be most therapeutic?

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Option C is the most therapeutic response because it provides understanding and reassurance without dismissing the parent's feelings. It acknowledges the complexity of cancer diagnosis, which can help alleviate some of the parent's guilt or regret by understanding that early symptoms of cancer can be difficult to detect and are not always obvious.

The Parent of a Child Newly Diagnosed with Cancer Verbalizes