A 62-year-old patient who has been diagnosed with esophageal cancer tells the nurse, "I know that my chances are not very good, but I do not feel ready to die yet." Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
A) "You may have quite a few years to live still left."
B) "Having this new diagnosis must be very hard for you."
C) "Thinking about dying will only make you feel worse."
D) "It is important that you be realistic about your prognosis."
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