The nurse is attempting to provide discharge teaching to a patient recently diagnosed with a terminal illness. The patient says, "I would rather talk to my usual nurse about my discharge." What action by the nurse is indicated?
1. Ask the patient to sign a refusal of information form.
2. Continue to provide the information to the patient.
3. Ask the patient what efforts could be taken to make her feel more comfortable.
4. Contact the healthcare provider.
Answer: 3
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