Multiple Choice
A patient who is terminally ill is experiencing extreme pain and suffering. The patient says, "If I were an animal, you would put me out of this misery." Which intervention would the nurse be ethically correct in providing as a last-resort option for this patient?
A) Tell the patient how much pain medication would be needed to cause death.
B) Administer pain medication with the intention of causing respiratory arrest.
C) Administer sedative medications sufficient to cause unconsciousness.
D) Encourage the patient to stop eating and drinking.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
Verified
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