In Which of the Following Situations Would a Health Care

question 4

Multiple Choice

In which of the following situations would a health care surrogate or proxy assume the end-of-life decision-making role for a patient?

• A) When a dying patient requires extensive heavy sedation, such as benzodiazepines and narcotics, to control distressing symptoms
• B) When a dying patient who is competent requests to withdraw treatment against the wishes of the family
• C) When a dying patient who is competent requests to continue treatment against the recommendations of the health care team
• D) When a dying patient who is competent is receiving prn treatment for pain and anxiety

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