A family member called the clinic to talk with the nurse regarding her sister’s diagnosis of breast, bone, and lung cancers. She tells the nurse that she is extremely concerned because she was aware...

A family member called the clinic to talk with the nurse regarding her sister’s diagnosis of breast, bone, and lung cancers. She tells the nurse that she is extremely concerned because she was aware that breast cancer “ran in her family,” but she could not recall that any family member had been diagnosed with bone or lung cancer. The nurse’s best response would be:

1. “Well, it is apparent that your sister is not lucky. It is rare to have three such unrelated cancers at one time.”

2. “I think it is important for you to be tested for lung cancer as soon as possible because it has a strong hereditary link.”

3. “I am sorry to hear about your sister’s recent diagnosis. Most probably your sister has breast cancer that has metastasized or spread to the bone and lungs.”

4. “I am sorry to hear about your sister. I think you should meet with all of your family members and share with them their increased risk for developing both lung and bone cancer.”