A patient with newly diagnosed colon cancer has a nursing diagnosis of deficient knowledge about colon cancer. The nurse should initially focus on which learning goal for this patient?a. The patient will state ways of preventing the recurrence of the cancer.b. The patient will explore and select an appropriate colon cancer therapy.c. The patient will demonstrate coping skills needed to manage the disease.d. The patient will choose methods to minimize adverse effects of treatment.

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