Mr. Martinez is dying. Because of their cultural beliefs, his Mexican-American family will probably
A) pretend there is nothing wrong in an attempt to prevent unnecessary stress.
B) forbid the doctors to talk to him about his condition because it will bring bad fortune to the family.
C) avoid informing him of his condition because they believe doing so hastens death.
D) talk openly and honestly about his condition, so that he can focus on resolving family conflicts before he dies.
C
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