To Help a Comatose Client's Family Make a Moral Decision

question 4

Multiple Choice

To help a comatose client's family make a moral decision regarding the termination of life support,the nurse must first:

• A) Refrain from expressing his/her personal beliefs concerning the life support issue
• B) Provide the family with information regarding the process of terminating life support
• C) Determine whether the client had expressed any written or oral wishes regarding the issue
• D) Facilitate the family's decision-making process by providing them with a quiet,private space for discussion

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Definitions:

Civil War

A military conflict within a country, fought between factions or regions seeking control or advocating for specific political or social changes.

Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, led the country during the American Civil War and is known for abolishing slavery through the Emancipation Proclamation.

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A conflict between opposing groups within the same country or state, often characterized by intense violence and lasting socioeconomic and political upheaval.

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The beliefs and principles that guide an individual's or society's behaviors, decisions, and understanding of what is important in life.