An Adolescent Patient Diagnosed with Leukemia Decides to Stop Chemotherapy

question 7

Multiple Choice

An adolescent patient diagnosed with leukemia decides to stop chemotherapy treatments. The patient's parents, however, want the healthcare team to continue all treatments. Which action by the nurse is best when providing care to this patient and family?

• A)Helping the family by providing information and allowing them to voice their concerns
• B)Discussing with the parents the need to follow the child's wishes
• C)Contacting the primary healthcare provider
• D)Obtaining a court order to determine the patient is legally able to make his or her own decisions

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Definitions:

Passive Activity

Economic actions in which the participant does not materially participate, often relating to certain types of business ventures or investments.

Proactive

Characterizes an approach that anticipates and initiates change rather than reacting to events.

Contingency Planning

The process of preparing strategies to address unexpected events or emergencies that could negatively impact operations.

Changing Circumstances

Refers to the varying conditions or situations that can affect an individual's or organization's decisions and actions.