The patient is struggling with deciding whether or not to receive experimental treatment. To support the patient's decision-making process, which action does the nurse take?
A)Offer recommended solutions.
B)Teach the patient how to apply logic to resolve the situation.
C)Advocate for the patient with the primary healthcare provider.
D)Ask the patient questions.

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Asking the patient questions is a supportive and effective way to help them explore their feelings, beliefs, and concerns about the experimental treatment, thereby aiding in their decision-making process without imposing the nurse's own views.

The Patient Is Struggling with Deciding Whether or Not to Receive