A Group of Nurses Are Discussing the Emerging Concern of Physician

question 19

Multiple Choice

A group of nurses are discussing the emerging concern of Physician Assisted Suicide (PAS) . Based on American Nurses Association (ANA) , what priority action should a nurse take if a physician asks for assistance in ending one's life?

• A) Refer the physician for psychiatric treatment.
• B) Involve the physician in a discussion relative to expressed feelings.
• C) Assume that the physician is making a joke and quietly ignore the comment.
• D) Ask the physician how long he/she has felt this way.

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Definitions:

Cognitive-behavioral Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that emphasizes the role of thinking in how we feel and what we do, focusing on changing negative thought patterns and behaviors.

Self-defeating Thoughts

Negative and often irrational thoughts that impede one's success or well-being.

Maladaptive Behaviors

Behaviors that inhibit an individual's ability to adjust healthily to particular situations.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

A type of cognitive-behavioral therapy that aims to teach people new skills to manage painful emotions and decrease conflict in relationships, particularly for those with borderline personality disorder.