A hospitalized client diagnosed with end-stage cancer has suddenly decided to discontinue treatment. The client requests no additional treatment, such as antibiotics, tube feedings, and mechanical ventilation. When acting as the client’s advocate, which action should a nurse take? 1. Respect the client’s wishes and indicate those wishes on the plan of care. 2. Encourage the client to share the decision with the family and the client’s physician. 3. Clarify other treatments that the client wishes to withhold. 4.Wait until additional treatment is required and then decide what to do based on the client’s condition.
Posted on: Sun, 19 Oct 2014 05:26:48 +0000
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