A client states,"I knew I would get cancer someday.That is what killed my grandparents,my father,and one of my sisters." What is the nurse's best response?

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This response acknowledges the client's family history and provides accurate information about the possibility of families having a genetic predisposition to cancer. It validates the client's concerns and may provide a basis for further discussion with healthcare providers about genetic testing or other preventive measures. Option A suggests that the client's family may have been exposed to something in the environment, which may be a possibility but is not necessarily the best response to the client's statement. Option C may be perceived by the client as dismissive or unhelpful as research does indicate a hereditary component to cancer. Option D suggests that the client and their family members may have developed risk factors such as poor diet and smoking, which may or may not be true but does not address the client's concerns regarding their family history of cancer.

A Client States,"I Knew I Would Get Cancer Someday