62 y/o with lung cancer, weight loss, fatigue, and persistent cough. Patient refuses to accept dx of cancer and states will "get over this infection." Patient refuses all further testing and asks for antibiotics to "recover in peace." C&L psychiatrist's role is:
A) Refer the patient for palliative care consultation
B) Convince the patient to accept the cancer diagnosis
C) Administer psychiatric medication to reduce denial
D) Provide psychotherapy to address the patient's denial