The daughter of a client with metastatic cancer is confused as to why the client is receiving radiation therapy and asks the nurse, "Why are we still treating the cancer? The plan was only for comfort care." What is the nurse's best response?
A. "In this case, the radiation is being used to help alleviate the bone pain your family member is experiencing."
B. "This type of radiation has no serious adverse effects so we often apply it in palliative cases as there is no harm."
C. "Radiotherapy is slowing tumor growth so you can have more time with your family member, but it is not curative."
D. "You will need to discuss the plan of care with your family member as I am not at liberty to discuss it with you."



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