A client who is terminally ill has been told of his prognosis by his physician,but doesn't want his adult children to know he has only a few months to live.When the children approach you and request information about their father's prognosis,which actions would BEST represent the nurse in the role of client advocate?

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Autonomy refers to a person's right to choose and to act on that choice;it means that each person's right to make decisions is to be respected.In client care situations,a nurse must respect a client's right to decide a course of action;if a client is unable to make a decision because of legal incompetence,the nurse is responsible to protect that client,thus becoming the client's advocate.

A Client Who Is Terminally Ill Has Been Told of His