A patient receiving palliative care for a chronic illness asks the nurse if the new medication is going to cure the disease. Which is the nurse's best response?
A. "I don't think it's going to help or hurt at this time."
B. "Of course it's going to cure the disease."
C. "It will help you be more comfortable. I don't think it's going to cure the disease."
D. "If you believe it will cure the disease, then it will."
Answer: C
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