Which Nurse Action Is Appropriate According to the American Nurses

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which nurse action is appropriate according to the American Nurses Association's stance on assisted suicide and active euthanasia?

• A) The nurse helps withdraw treatments that are life-saving.
• B) The nurse tells the patient that suicide is a sin.
• C) The nurse goes to the pharmacy and procures medication the patient intends to use to commit suicide.
• D) The nurse asks questions about why the patient is considering suicide.

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