A patient with a brain tumor asks why a chest x-ray is needed when the tumor is in the head. What is the nurse's most appropriate response?
A. "Don't get so upset about this! It's routine. The doctor will talk to you later."
B. "The physician may be trying to determine if this is a metastatic brain tumor, as the most common source of these tumors is cancer of the lung."
C. "This is just a precautionary measure. The physician often prescribes chest x-rays."
D. "The escort is here to take you to radiology, so we'll discuss this when you return."
Answer: B
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