Question # 36

A nurse practitioner is caring for a patient who has requested a life-sustaining treatment be discontinued. The family is requesting that the treatment continue. What should the nurse practitioner do?

Options:

A.

Follow the family’s wishes and continue treatment

B.

Respect the patient’s wishes and discontinue the treatment

C.

Delay the decision until more family discussions take place

D.

Refer the patient to a legal advisor

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