The Nurse Finds It Difficult to Care for a Patient

question 3

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)Calling for an ethical committee consult.
• B)Declining the assignment on religious grounds.
• C)Clarifying the nurse's own personal values.
• D)Persuading the family to challenge the directive.

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