Mr. S. has stage IV lung cancer and was admitted to your unit yesterday because of shortness of breath. His breathing has improved with treatment and you tell him you are hoping to get to know him better so you can provide the best care possible. Which of the following statements reflects your interest in getting to know him? A) "Can you tell me what has given your life meaning?" B) "Do you know much about your disease?" C) "Is your cancer treatment helping you?" D) "If I can do anything to help you, let me know."

Can you tell me what has given your life meaning.

Explanation:

Cancer is one of the most deadly disease that has killed large number of individuals. Cancer might occur due to the mutation in the tumor suppressor gene and the genes that regulate the progression of the cell cycle.

The cancer can be treated by the surgical as well as chemotherapy treatment. As the health care profession, the individual must know about the life and medical history of the patient. The struggles that are faced by the cancer patient and their their problems will help them to treat the patient properly. The statement about the life meaning illustrates the interest of both the patient and care taker.

Thus, the correct answer is option (A).

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