Patient newly diagnosed with leukemia presents

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Which response by the nurse is most appropriate when a patient newly diagnosed with leukemia presents to the clinic for the first chemotherapy session and states, "This disease won't defeat me. It will not interrupt my life"? "I think that's great! A positive attitude is half the battle." "Don't be so sure. Leukemia treatment is extremely stressful." "Yes, leukemia therapy is pretty straightforward." "Although your response to treatment is unknown right now, you have a good outlook."

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