Question # 49

A nurse practitioner is caring for a terminally ill patient who requests to stop all life-sustaining treatments. The patient’s family disagrees with the patient’s decision. What is the most appropriate course of action?

Options:

A.

Follow the family’s wishes and continue life-sustaining treatments

B.

Respect the patient’s autonomy and discontinue life-sustaining treatments

C.

Delay the decision until further family discussions are held

D.

Refer the patient to a palliative care specialist for further evaluation

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