A Hospice Nurse Has Been Working Closely with a Client

Multiple Choice

A hospice nurse has been working closely with a client who, on several occasions, has asked about guidance and support in ending her life. The nurse, in making an ethical and moral decision, should recognise that:

A) assisted suicide is illegal in all States and Territories.
B) active euthanasia is supported in the Code for Nurses.
C) passive euthanasia is an easy decision to arrive at.
D) advanced health directives resolve many end of life problems.