The nurse is caring for a client who has recently been diagnosed with skin cancer.The client is tearful and states,"How did I get skin cancer? I don't believe in tanning!" Which response by the nurse is indicated at this time?
A) "Can you tell me more about your feelings?"
B) "This is unusual, as skin cancer normally only occurs in sunbathers."
C) "Sun exposure can happen as we carry out our daily activities."
D) "We frequently never find out why cancer strikes."

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A) Sun exposure occurs as we carry out our daily activities. Riding in the car, going in and out of buildings, and so on permit sun exposure. The client is asking for information; the other options do not provide adequate or correct information.
B) Sun exposure occurs as we carry out our daily activities. Riding in the car, going in and out of buildings, and so on permit sun exposure. The client is asking for information; the other options do not provide adequate or correct information.
C) Sun exposure occurs as we carry out our daily activities. Riding in the car, going in and out of buildings, and so on permit sun exposure. The client is asking for information; the other options do not provide adequate or correct information.
D) Sun exposure occurs as we carry out our daily activities. Riding in the car, going in and out of buildings, and so on permit sun exposure. The client is asking for information; the other options do not provide adequate or correct information.

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