A Rare Malignancy Will Require the Amputation of an Adolescent

question 21

Multiple Choice

A rare malignancy will require the amputation of an adolescent client's leg.The client refuses the surgery,stating: "I would rather die than have my leg amputated." What information should the nurse use to plan future interventions for this client?

• A)The knowledge that adolescents are very concerned about body image
• B)Concern about need for education regarding the danger of delaying surgery
• C)The fact that the parents will have the ultimate decision about surgery
• D)The ability of the adolescent to understand medical terminology

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Definitions:

Terminal Illness

A disease or condition that is expected to lead to the death of the patient within a relatively short period, often characterized by a lack of effective treatment options.

Passive Euthanasia

The act of allowing a person to die by withholding or withdrawing treatment that could extend life, such as life support, without directly causing death.

Passive Euthanasia

The act of allowing a person to die by withholding or withdrawing life-sustaining treatments, rather than actively causing death.

Voluntary Active Euthanasia

The act of intentionally ending a person's life to relieve pain and suffering, with the patient's consent.