Vanessa has just been diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome. She is very worried because she has heard terrible things about this syndrome. "I don't want to die!" she says. Which of the following would be the best response to give her?
A. "Physical therapy can help keep your muscles strong after paralysis sets in."
B. "We can use respirators and heart machines to keep you alive."
C. "With proper medical treatment, this disease is not fatal; you may recover completely."
D. "You will not die, but you will probably be permanently paralyzed."
E. "There is no cure for Guillain-Barré syndrome."
Answer: C
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