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Title: The nurse is caring for a child who is dying. The nurse is feeling conflicted when the parents are ...
Post by: andi on Feb 6, 2018
The nurse is caring for a child who is dying. The nurse is feeling conflicted when the parents are unable to discontinue aggressive therapy that the nurse feels is extending the child's suffering. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
 
  1. Call a meeting with the physician taking care of the patient.
   2. Talk to the parents and convince them this is not right.
   3. Inform the nurse manager that she needs to talk with the parents.
   4. Consult with the hospital Ethics Committee.


Title: The nurse is caring for a child who is dying. The nurse is feeling conflicted when the parents are ...
Post by: jimjims on Feb 6, 2018
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