A parent confides to the nurse that a friend, who is 32, has been diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease. The parent says "I thought only children get that!" What response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A.
"No, there are both young adult and older adult forms."
B.
"Usually people over the age of 50 do not get this."
C.
"Yes, only children under the age of 10 are affected."
D.
"You are right; your friend must have misspoken."
ANS: A
Three groups are affected by Hodgkin's disease: children younger than 14, young adults 15-34 years of age, and older adults 55-74 years of age. The parent's friend could certainly be correct about the diagnosis.
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