The family of a terminally ill patient tells the nurse that there is to be no talk about death in front of the patient. The nurse realizes this family's request would be considered:

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One barrier to communication at the endow life is the family wanting to protect the patient from bad news. This request is not a loving gesture to the patient or a way for the patient and family to deal with the patient's death. This request may or may not be a characteristic of the patient and family's culture.

The Family of a Terminally Ill Patient Tells the Nurse