A patient newly diagnosed with breast cancer tells the nurse,"I'm worried I won't survive to see my children grow up." Which response by the nurse best conveys concern and active listening?

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Restating the patient's concern by saying,"Breast cancer is a serious disease; I can understand why you're worried" conveys concern and active listening.Stating that there have been many advances in breast cancer treatment minimizes the patient's concern.Stating that the patient is young and should have no trouble surviving breast cancer minimizes the patient's concern and offers false reassurance.Stating that the nurse has seen a lot of patients die of breast cancer could frighten the patient and cause emotional harm.

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