The family of an older Arab-American patient does not want the patient to be informed of a diagnosis of cancer.What should the nurse do?
A) Call a religious counselor.
B) Respect the family's wishes.
C) Insist that the family tell the patient about the diagnosis.
D) Tell the patient anyway, because patients have a right to know.
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