An adolescent is scheduled for a leg amputation in 2 days for treatment of osteosarcoma.What approach should the nurse implement?
A) Answer questions with straightforward honesty.
B) Avoid discussing the seriousness of the condition.
C) Explain that although the amputation is difficult, it will cure the cancer.
D) Help the adolescent accept the amputation as better than a long course of chemotherapy.
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