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:

Place Theory

A theory in hearing that suggests different areas of the inner ear's basilar membrane respond to different frequencies, contributing to our perception of pitch.

Basilar Membrane

A structure in the cochlea of the ear that plays a key role in the sense of hearing by vibrating in response to sound, thus stimulating hair cells to send nerve impulses to the brain.

Receptor Cells

Specialized cells in the body responsive to particular stimuli like light, sound, or chemicals.

Sound Waves

Vibrations that travel through the air or another medium and can be heard when they reach a person's or animal's ear.