Your client is learning to make decisions related to his diagnosis of prostate cancer and available treatments. Your role is to:
1. direct him to follow the most aggressive treatment protocols available.
2. explain to him that he must follow the directives of his physician.
3. help him to empower himself and make decisions consistent with his values.
4. empower him to make decisions consistent with his values.
ANS: 3
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