A Patient Being Treated for a Terminal Illness Tells the Nurse

question 13

Multiple Choice

A patient being treated for a terminal illness tells the nurse that even though he signed a natural death act a few years ago, he does not want to have it followed. Which of the following should be done to support this patient?

• A) Instruct the patient that once it is signed, it has to be followed
• B) Deem the document as invalid
• C) Remind the patient that even though he signed the document, it is up to the doctor to follow it or not
• D) Ask the patient if his attorney is willing to go to court to have the document revoked

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