The nurse is assigned to a patient who was recently diagnosed with a terminal illness. During morning care, the patient asks about organ donation. The nurse should:
A) have the patient first discuss the subject with the family
B) suggest the patient delay making a decision at this time
C) contact the physician so that consent can be obtained from the family
D) assist the patient to obtain the necessary information to make this decision
D) assist the patient to obtain the necessary information to make this decision
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