A provider determines a patient has colon cancer and discusses the prognosis with the patient. What is the best definition for prognosis?

A. prediction or forecast of the outcome of the disease
B. recommendation for possible modes of treatment
C. what laboratory tests will be done
D. that the cancer is fatal


Answer: A

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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What will be an ideal response?

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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