You are caring for a client who has just been told that they have stage IV colon cancer. The client asks you what "stage IV" means. What would be your best response?
A) "It means the cancer cells are well-differentiated."
B) "It means the cancer cells are undifferentiated cells."
C) "Stage IV means that the cancer can be easily cured."
D) "Stage IV means that the cancer has spread to other organs of the body."

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Stage IV means the cancer has spread to other organs of the body, which usually indicates a more advanced and aggressive form of the disease. It is important to provide accurate information to the client and offer support and resources for coping with the diagnosis.

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