An Adult Client Is Admitted with Back Pain and Found

An adult client is admitted with back pain and found to have a metastatic tumor on the spine.  The health care provider (HCP) explains that the client has few months to live and is likely to become totally paralyzed below the waist soon.  The next day, the client tells the nurse of wanting to be discharged despite the HCP's recommendation that the client stay a few more days.  Which is the most appropriate initial response by the nurse?

A) "I understand your desire to leave, but it would be very risky."
B) "I will ask the palliative care nurse to talk with you to help clarify your care goals."
C) "I will let the HCP know that you want to be discharged and do everything I can to make it happen."
D) "Tell me more about your need to leave the hospital."

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