A Client Has Chosen to Discontinue Hemodialysis

question 7

Multiple Choice

A client has chosen to discontinue hemodialysis. His family is not supportive of his decision. The nurse who uses the theory of principles-based reasoning would make which of the following statements?

• A) "This client is of sound mind and is capable of making his own decisions regarding health care. It really is his decision to make."
• B) "The client understands his decision and the advanced stage of his disease. If he quits treatment, he will die."
• C) "This client's health is so deteriorated that the treatment is not saving his life. It is prolonging the ultimate outcome, which is his death."
• D) "I need to try and help the family understand the client's decision so they can work through this situation together."

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Definitions:

Allele Combination

The specific pairing of alleles located on chromosomes that determines a particular genetic trait in an organism.

Heterozygous

Describes an organism that has two different alleles for a specific gene, resulting in genetic variation.

Genotypic

Genotypic refers to the genetic constitution of an organism, including all of its genes and alleles, which can influence its phenotype or observable characteristics.

Phenotypic

Pertaining to the observable characteristics of an organism, which result from both its genetic makeup and environmental influences.