A Group of Nurses Are Discussing the Concept of Substituted

question 40

Multiple Choice

A group of nurses are discussing the concept of substituted judgment. Which option would the nurse identify as best describing this type of legal decision?

• A) Family members should be included in this decision.
• B) The assistance of ethics committees is critical in providing this type of decision.
• C) Use of subjective information to arrive at a judgment.
• D) Family members express their beliefs for the incompetent patient in order to determine care based on prior interactions when the patient was competent.
• E) The use of substitute judgment denies any right of appeal.