Identify the Most Appropriate Nursing Response to a Parent Who

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Multiple Choice

Identify the most appropriate nursing response to a parent who tells the nurse,"I don't want my child to know she is dying."

• A) "I shall respect your decision. I won't say anything to your child."
• B) "Don't you think she has a right to know about her condition?"
• C) "Would you like me to arrange for the physician to speak with your child?"
• D) "I'll answer any questions she asks me as honestly as I can."

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