The nurse is caring for a 78-year-old woman who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. What consideration may the nurse need to make for this woman that she may not need to make for younger women with breast cancer?

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A)Older women may not have access to transportation if they or their partner do not drive. The nurse may need to help arrange transportation to appointments for these women. Older women are less likely to show emotional distress compared to younger women, and all clients with breast cancer should receive information related to life expectancy and breast-conservation techniques.
B)Older women may not have access to transportation if they or their partner do not drive. The nurse may need to help arrange transportation to appointments for these women. Older women are less likely to show emotional distress compared to younger women, and all clients with breast cancer should receive information related to life expectancy and breast-conservation techniques.
C)Older women may not have access to transportation if they or their partner do not drive. The nurse may need to help arrange transportation to appointments for these women. Older women are less likely to show emotional distress compared to younger women, and all clients with breast cancer should receive information related to life expectancy and breast-conservation techniques.
D)Older women may not have access to transportation if they or their partner do not drive. The nurse may need to help arrange transportation to appointments for these women. Older women are less likely to show emotional distress compared to younger women, and all clients with breast cancer should receive information related to life expectancy and breast-conservation techniques.

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