The preceptor and novice nurse care for a male older adult client diagnosed with prostate cancer. The novice nurse asks, "Why is there no treatment ordered for this client?" Which response should the preceptor provide?
A) "The cancer is slow growing, so no treatment will be provided."
B) "The treatment significantly diminishes the patient's quality of life."
C) "The treatment available is only used to reduce the symptoms of the disease."
D) "Older patients that receive treatment have a significant risk for renal failure."
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