The Nurse Finds It Difficult to Care for a Patient

question 11

Multiple Choice

The nurse finds it difficult to care for a patient whose advance directive states that no extraordinary resuscitation measures should be taken. Which step may help the nurse to find resolution in this assignment?

• A) Scrutinize personal values.
• B) Call for an ethical committee consult.
• C) Decline the assignment on religious grounds.
• D) Convince the family to challenge the directive.

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