The Family of an Alert,oriented,and Competent Client Does Not Agree

question 14

Multiple Choice

The family of an alert,oriented,and competent client does not agree with the client's decision to have a do not resuscitate order and asks the healthcare team to ignore the decision.The nurse asks the hospital chaplain to come and help the family and the team understand each other's opposing views.Which step of the MORAL model does this illustrate?

• A) M-Massage the dilemma
• B) O-Outline the options
• C) R-Resolve the dilemma
• D) L-Look back and evaluate

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