- Support the family's decisions to avoid conflict.
- Report the family's actions to adult protective services if coercion or exploitation is suspected.
- Encourage the patient to comply with the family's wishes.
- Ignore the situation as it is a family matter.
A nurse is caring for an elderly patient who is experiencing mild cognitive impairment. The family is attempting to coerce the patient into making certain decisions about their finances and care that are not in their best interest. What is the nurse’s ethical role?
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