A gerontological nurse practitioner is asked by a family to withhold a terminal diagnosis from their 80-year-old mother 'to protect her.' Ethically, the practitioner should:
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A
Honor the family's wishes to maintain trust
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B
Disclose the diagnosis to the patient, who has decisional capacity, unless she explicitly requests otherwise
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C
Delay disclosure until the family agrees
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D
Refer all communication to the attending physician