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a. If I was the primary nurse for this patient I would inform him that with this specific situation, he might want to tell his wife. That way he would have the necessary support to get through the next steps of the treatment that he is going to have to endure. Also, I would stress to him this is something a person should not have to face by themselves especially if they have someone that is able to be a great help to them. But, ultimately if the patients does not want to tell his spouse it is his decision and I have to honor the fact he does not want to share this information based on HIPPA violations.

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