Client recently diagnosed with metastatic liver cancer

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A client recently diagnosed with metastatic liver cancer is admitted for hospice care. A person the nurse knows is a close friend of the client calls to ask about the client's condition. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate? "The family has requested that no information be shared. You will need to contact them for an update on your friend." "Sharing the specifics of a client's condition is not allowed, but I'll make certain your friend knows you called." "Your friend has chosen to be comfortable and is in the care of hospice." "I'm not allowed to share information with you. You will need to contact your friend's health care provider."

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