A nurse is caring for a 65- years old Japanese patient in the terminal stages of bonecancer. Many family members are in the room around the clock performing theirethnic rituals and bringing ethnic foods. Which of the following actions should thenurse take?A. Inform the physician to report about the visitorsB. Restrict the Visiting hours and ask the family to limit visitors to one at atimeC. If possible, keep the other bed in the room unassigned to provideconcealment and comfort to the family.D. Restrict the visitors, who carrying the solid food for the patient.

As a nurse, the appropriate action in this scenario is to respect the patient's cultural and…

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