A Patient Who Was Recently Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer Comes

A patient who was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer comes to the clinic with his wife. She says, "My husband said he has a stage 1 tumor. Can you explain what this means?" What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

A) "Stage I means the cancer involves only the prostate and surgery and radiation treatments will be needed."
B) "Staging involves a definition of the type of tumor and the treatment plan."
C) "Did your husband tell you he had a stage I tumor?"
D) "Let's wait until the doctor comes and you can talk with him."