The Nurse Is Caring for a Terminally Ill Patient Whose

question 12

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a terminally ill patient whose family is insistent that additional chemotherapy be administered even though the patient will most likely die within the next few days. What is the best response of the nurse?

• A) "The insurance company will not pay for chemotherapy at this stage."
• B) "The focus right now needs to be on keeping your loved one comfortable."
• C) "I will call the provider and relay your wishes."
• D) "The patient needs to get stronger first before chemotherapy can be administered."

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