The Nurse Finds It Difficult to Care for a Patient

Multiple Choice

The nurse finds it difficult to care for a patient whose advance directive states that no extraordinary resuscitation measures should be taken. Which step may help the nurse to find resolution in this assignment?

A) Scrutinize personal values.
B) Call for an ethical committee consult.
C) Decline the assignment on religious grounds.
D) Convince the family to challenge the directive.