A 50-year-old man of Greek ancestry has been diagnosed with classic Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) after seeking care for new lesions that appeared on his legs
The patient is shocked at his diagnosis after reading on the Internet that he now has a form of cancer. How should the nurse best respond to this patient's concerns?
A) "Surgical advances in the treatment of KS have extended survival times greatly."
B) "Most people with this disease have it for the rest of their lives with no serious effects."
C) "Your doctor will probably talk to you about chemotherapy and radiation therapy, which are usually very successful."
D) "Your treatment plan will probably focus on ensuring that the disease does not spread to other organs."
B
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