A Terminal Patient Asks the Nurse If He Could Be

question 2

Multiple Choice

A terminal patient asks the nurse if he could be given a deliberate overdose of medication that would "end this." According to the Code for Nurses, the nurse's most ethical response would be:

• A) "Bringing on your death in this manner would be a subject you should discuss with your family and physician."
• B) "I can contact the physician and request an order for a drug that could be used as you request."
• C) "I cannot ethically give you a deliberate overdose."
• D) "Let me have a while to consider your request."

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