The spouse of an older patient asks that the patient be given pills and to tell the patient that they are for pain. How should the nurse respond to the spouse's request?
1. "I cannot do that."
2. "We can investigate this option."
3. "Let's speak with the physician about this request."
4. "Administering a 'placebo' or fake medication is not ethical."
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Rationale: The nurse needs to explain to the spouse why this cannot be done.
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