The family of a patient who is dying expresses a desire to feed him a traditional fruit and herb paste to ensure that his soul can have peace in the afterlife in accordance with their religious beliefs. The patient is NPO due to the risk of aspiration and is unable to make his wishes known due to decreased cognition. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
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