Which of the following is an example of an ethical issue that a nurse might encounter in practice related to end-of-life care?
A. Administering medication to relieve the patient’s pain
B. Providing information to the patient about their treatment options
C. Failing to disclose potential risks of a procedure to the patient
D. Withholding or withdrawing life-sustaining treatment based on the patient’s wishes
Answer:D
Which of the following is an example of an ethical issue that a nurse might encounter in practice related to end-of-life care?
A. Administering medication to relieve the patient’s pain B. Providing information to the patient about their treatment options C. Failing to disclose potential risks of a procedure to the patient D. Withholding or withdrawing life-sustaining treatment based on the patient’s wishes