A patient has just been diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor.Which patient statement about concerns should the nurse expect initially?
A) "I wish I knew what I did to cause this to happen."
B) "I'm very concerned about becoming a burden to my family."
C) "If that is the case I would like to look into nursing home placement or hospice care right away."
D) "Well, all of us have to die someday. I'll have to see a lawyer about a will, and I'll need you to tell me more about advance directives."
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