A Patient with a History of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

question 18

Multiple Choice

A patient with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease has a living will that states he does not want endotracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation as a means of respiratory resuscitation.As the patient's condition deteriorates,the patient asks whether he can change his decision.Which response by the nurse is best?

• A) "I'll call your physician right away so he can discuss this with you."
• B) "You have the right to change your decision about treatment at any time."
• C) "Are you sure you want to change your decision?"
• D) "We must follow whatever is written in your living will."

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