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Ethical and Legal Considerations in Chronic Illness Care ( 4 Questions)

Question 1 of 4 :

A nurse is caring for a client who has terminal cancer and has expressed a wish to die at home. The client's family members are reluctant to honor this wish and insist that the client should stay in the hospital. What is the best action for the nurse to take in this situation?

A Respect the client's autonomy and advocate for their preference to die at home.

B Explain to the client that dying at home is not feasible and persuade them to stay in the hospital.

C Refer the client and the family to a palliative care team for further discussion and support.

D Ask the client to reconsider their decision and respect the family's wishes.

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