A Patient Who Has a Terminal Illness Wants to Be

question 1

Multiple Choice

A patient who has a terminal illness wants to be able to take a prescription medication to end life when suffering becomes unbearable.The patient asks the nurse for advice.Operating from a deontological point of reference,what action does the nurse take?

• A) Advises the patient about local providers willing to participate
• B) Assesses the patient for more information about the situation
• C) Determines what kind of insurance the patient has before acting
• D) Tells the patient that they cannot participate in this action

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