Ms T Is Crying and States That Her Mother Couldn't

question 9

Multiple Choice

Ms. T is crying and states that her mother couldn't possibly have a tumor. "No one else in the family has ever had cancer!" exclaims the daughter. The most appropriate response to Ms. T would be:

• A) "Has anyone explained hospice care to your mother?"
• B) "I'm so sorry that your mother was diagnosed with cancer."
• C) "That is odd, since cancer usually runs in families."
• D) "Why do you think that your mother's tumor is cancerous?"

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Definitions:

So-Called

Used to express one's skepticism or disdain about the validity or accuracy of a term or description.

Romantic Love

A deep emotional and affectionate attachment to a person, often characterized by passion, intimacy, and commitment.

Passionate Love

An intense emotional and sexual attraction to a partner, characterized by enthusiasm and a high level of energy in love-related activities.

So-Called

A term used to indicate that the word or phrase that follows is not an accurate or genuine description of the subject.