A 62-Year-Old Patient Who Has Been Diagnosed with Esophageal Cancer

A 62-year-old patient who has been diagnosed with esophageal cancer tells the nurse, "I know that my chances are not very good, but I do not feel ready to die yet." Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

A) "You may have quite a few years still left to live."
B) "Thinking about dying will only make you feel worse."
C) "Having this new diagnosis must be very hard for you."
D) "It is important that you be realistic about your prognosis."

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