Daughter about her impending death

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You are frustrated because the parents of a patient have asked you not to tell their daughter about her impending death. What should be your NEXT step in providing culturally competent, ethical care to the patient? Suggest that the physician tell the patient her prognosis, so you do not have to. Ask the hospital chaplain to talk with the family to offer them support. Assess how much information the patient wants to know about her condition. Suggest that a different nurse care for this patient and family.

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