Mr. Hyun is dying. Because of their cultural beliefs, his Korean-American family will probably
A) avoid informing him of his condition because doing so hastens death.
B) forbid the doctors to talk to him about his condition because it will bring bad fortune to the family.
C) pretend there is nothing wrong in an attempt to prevent unnecessary stress.
D) talk openly and honestly about his condition, so that he can focus on resolving family conflicts before he dies.
A
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