A Patient Asks the Nurse How His Cancer Developed

A patient asks the nurse how his cancer developed. Which statement should the nurse avoid in responding to this patient?

A) "The theory of cellular mutation suggests that carcinogens cause mutations in cellular RNA."
B) "Oncogenes are genes that promote cell proliferation and are capable of triggering cancerous characteristics."
C) "The majority of people do not have an inherited form of cancer."
D) "Known carcinogens include viruses, drugs, hormones, and chemical and physical agents."