A Hispanic Client Is Diagnosed with Inoperable Brain Cancer

question 6

Multiple Choice

A Hispanic client is diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer.The client's wife insists that any discussion about treatment options be postponed until all local family members are present.The nurse correctly views this as:

• A) The family's attempt to facilitate a "good death'' for the client
• B) An invasion of the client's right of confidentiality by the family members
• C) Appropriate because the cancer may have affected his decision-making abilities
• D) A cultural tradition that relieves the ill family member of the burden of decision making

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