A Nurse Is Caring for an Elderly Patient with Terminal

question 9

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for an elderly patient with terminal cancer. The patient has just told his family that he wants to end treatment and be kept comfortable for the remainder of his life. His family is very upset and does not agree with his decision. Both the patient and his family have confided their wishes to the nurse privately, and the family has asked the nurse to intervene. How would you classify the ethical dilemma that the nurse is experiencing?

• A) Right to life
• B) Informed consent
• C) Right to die
• D) Medical futility

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