NCLEX-PN
2024 Nclex Questions Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a dying client who has persistently requested that the nurse 'help her to die and be in peace.' According to the Code of Ethics for Nurses, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is to try to make the client as comfortable as possible but refuse to assist in death. According to the Code of Ethics for Nurses, nurses are committed to providing compassionate care, respecting the dignity and rights of the dying person. In this situation, it is important for the nurse to focus on providing comfort and support to the client while upholding ethical standards.
Choice A is incorrect because discussing advance directives does not address the immediate request for assistance in dying.
Choice B is incorrect as it does not address the ethical dilemma presented.
Choice C is incorrect because instructing the client that only a physician can assist in suicide does not fully address the complexity of the situation or the nurse's role in providing end-of-life care.
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