The significant other of a patient dying with AIDS has been asked by the family to leave the patient's room. Which of the following should the nurse do to assist in this situation?
A) Suggest that the significant other stay outside the room to avoid upsetting the family
B) Nothing, since it is the family's right to make the decision
C) Ask the patient what he wants and assist the family in understanding that the patient's needs must come first
D) Tell the significant other to phone the patient instead of visiting
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