A Hospice Nurse Has Been Working Closely with a Client

question 18

Multiple Choice

A hospice nurse has been working closely with a client who, on several occasions, has asked about guidance and support in ending her life. The nurse, in making an ethical and moral decision, should recognise that:

• A) assisted suicide is illegal in all States and Territories.
• B) active euthanasia is supported in the Code for Nurses.
• C) passive euthanasia is an easy decision to arrive at.
• D) advanced health directives resolve many end of life problems.

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Definitions:

Chronic Inflammatory Disorder

A long-lasting medical condition characterized by persistent inflammation that can affect various parts of the body, leading to widespread symptoms.

Airways

The passages by which air reaches a person's or an animal's lungs.

Breathing

The process of taking air into and expelling it from the lungs.

Cognitive Skill

Refers to the mental capabilities that include learning, thinking, reasoning, problem-solving, decision making, remembering, and paying attention.