A 52-year-old from Haiti is hospitalized with heart failure and wants to have a voodoo practitioner visit to say prayers.How should the nurse respond to this request?

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C.Often,folk practices are not harmful and can be added to the patient's plan of care.A.There is no reason to involve the physician in non-harmful folk practices.B.A patient should only be told that something is not permitted if it is prohibited by policy.D.Allowing the practice to occur in the lobby may be unsafe for the patient and confusing to other patients and visitors.

A 52-Year-Old from Haiti Is Hospitalized with Heart Failure and Wants