What is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take in this situation?

A 75-year-old male patient with a history of chronic heart failure is admitted to the hospital. The patient has expressed a desire for no extraordinary measures to be taken to prolong his life. However, the patient’s family insists on aggressive treatment, citing their cultural beliefs that all life-saving measures should be pursued and regardless of the patient’s wishes.

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