The family of a terminally ill patient is asking questions that the nurse has minimal experience responding to. Which of the following should the nurse do?

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If the nurse believes that the situation requires referral to a professional counselor, or there is a need to seek advice from someone more experienced in a particular area, this should be explained to the patient. Then, with the patient's permission, the appropriate inquiries and referrals should be made. The nurse should not answer the questions anyway, suggest that the family talk with their clergy, or tell them that their questions are inappropriate.

The Family of a Terminally Ill Patient Is Asking Questions