Multiple Choice
The client has a living will in which he states he does not want to be kept alive by artificial means.The client's family wants to disregard the client's wishes and have him maintained on artificial life support.The most appropriate initial course of action for the nurse would be to
A) tell the family that they have no legal rights.
B) tell the family that they have the right to override the living will because the patient cannot speak.
C) report the situation to the hospital ethics committee.
D) allow the family to verbalize their feelings and concerns, while maintaining the role of client advocate.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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