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ATI NU2508 Leadership Final Exam Questions
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A nurse is caring for a client who is terminally ill and has a do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order. The client's family requests that the nurse withhold pain medication to hasten death. Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
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Correct Answer: B. Withholding medication to hasten death is not ethical or legal.
Rationale: As a nurse, it is important to uphold ethical principles and follow legal guidelines. Withholding pain medication to hasten death goes against the principle of beneficence, which focuses on doing good for the patient. It also contradicts the principle of nonmaleficence, which emphasizes avoiding harm. Additionally, hastening death through medication is illegal and violates the client's right to receive appropriate care. By choosing this response, the nurse demonstrates ethical integrity and ensures the client's well-being is prioritized.
Summary:
A: Involving the provider is important but does not address the ethical and legal issues at hand.
C: Involving the chaplain may offer emotional support but does not address the ethical dilemma.
D: Following the client's care plan is essential, but in this case, the care plan should not include hastening death.
Overall, response B is the most appropriate as it
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