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A male client is admitted with difficulty breathing related to a recent diagnosis of metastatic lung cancer. He tells the nurse that he does not want to be hooked up to any machines. His vital signs are heart rate 120 beats/minute, blood pressure 98/50 mm Hg, respirations 30 breaths/minute, and oxygen saturation 88%. Which action should the nurse take?

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Rationale: Consulting palliative care respects the client's wish to avoid machines and provides holistic end-of-life support. Power of attorney, analgesics, and IV discontinuation are secondary or inappropriate.

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