The son of a terminally ill patient is asking his father where the deeds for the house and cars are located. The patient responds with "your sister knows." The son is visibly upset and continues to prod his father for the answer. Which of the following should the nurse do?

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There may be times when family members do not have the best interests of the patient at heart. Family decisions may be made that are inconsiderate or self-serving. This is a situation where the son is asking the terminally ill patient for information. The patient says that the daughter knows the answer and says nothing further. The son is prodding the patient and becoming upset. The nurse needs to intervene, away from the patient, and suggest that he talk with the sister. The son does not need to be escorted by Security out of the patient's room. The physician does not need to be contacted to intervene.

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