The Family of an Incapacitated Patient Desires One Course of Treatment

question 18

Multiple Choice

The family of an incapacitated patient desires one course of treatment that contradicts the decisions of the person with durable power of attorney. The disagreement is affecting the patient's nursing care. What should the nurse do?

• A) Tell the person with durable power of attorney that he has to get the family's consent.
• B) Follow the family's desires.
• C) Provide care according to the decisions of the person with durable power of attorney.
• D) Ask the physician to talk with the family and the person with durable power of attorney.

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