The nurse is providing emotional support to the spouse of a patient recently diagnosed with terminal esophageal cancer. The spouse voices feelings of anger and confusion and questions why his partner did not seek help sooner. Which response by the nurse would be the most appropriate at this time?
A) "Unfortunately, the early symptoms are often vague, and often not recognized as something serious."
B) "Your spouse was probably afraid of getting bad news."
C) "You will never know."
D) "It is not important to know that right now."
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