A Patient's Spouse Was Just Diagnosed with Lung Cancer Although

Multiple Choice

A patient's spouse was just diagnosed with lung cancer although there was no history of tobacco use.The spouse states,"I am so mad.How can you get cancer without smoking?" Which statement by the nurse represents empathy?

A) "Research is identifying many risk factors for cancer besides smoking."
B) "I understand how you could feel angry about the diagnosis."
C) "He is still a good husband."
D) "Why do you think he got cancer?"