Diagnostic tests have revealed that Mr.Shepherd,69,has metastatic cancer which is not amenable to treatment.Mr.Shepherd's longstanding physician states that she is certain that he would prefer not to know his diagnosis.What should the nurse do,given this situation?
A) Ask the physician to write an order on Mr.Shepherd's chart to ensure that he is not told
B) Remind the physician that the consumer rights to health care include the right to be informed
C) Agree with the physician,as Mr.Shepherd is too weak to take such devastating news
D) Tell Mr.Shepherd that he is entitled to get a second opinion regarding his prognosis
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