A Patient with Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Has a Nursing

A patient with newly diagnosed breast cancer has a nursing diagnosis of deficient knowledge about breast cancer. When the nurse is planning teaching for the patient, which is the most important initial learning goal?

A) The patient will select the most appropriate breast cancer therapy.
B) The patient will state ways of preventing the recurrence of the tumor.
C) The patient will demonstrate coping skills needed to manage the disease.
D) The patient will choose methods to minimize adverse effects of treatment.