The patient has religious beliefs that your church teaches are wrong. You should
A. explain why the patient's beliefs are incorrect.
B. ask your pastor to visit the patient.
C. respect the patient's beliefs, and say nothing.
D. invite the patient to attend services at your church.
Answer: C
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