A nurse is caring for a Mormon patient who had complications following the birth of her sixth child. Although the physician has told the patient that another pregnancy could result in her death, the patient tells the nurse that she refuses permanent sterilization. The nurse is aware that

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In the Mormon faith, sterilization is generally discouraged or not permitted due to the belief in the importance of having children and the potential for future changes in circumstances or beliefs. The nurse should respect the patient's religious beliefs and offer alternative options for family planning, such as natural family planning or contraceptive methods that do not involve sterilization.

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