A family asks the nurse not to tell a competent client the diagnosis. What is the nurse's best response?

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D. support honest communication with the client and notify the provider of the concern — Competent clients have the right to information needed for decisions about their own care.

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A. ask the UAP to explain the diagnosis instead

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B. document the family request and avoid the topic permanently

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C. agree because families decide what clients should know