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Mr. Taylor's lung cancer has recently metastasized to his bones, resulting in a sudden worsening of his prognosis and a sharp increase in his pain.
 
  Despite his earlier declarations to fight this thing to the bitter end and the absence of a living will, he has now informed the nurse that the only medication he now wants is for pain control. How should the care team respond to Mr. Taylor's statement?
 
  A) Maintain aggressive medical treatment until Mr. Taylor produces a written statement.
  B) Discontinue medical treatment if Mr. Taylor's family members unanimously agree.
  C) Document and honor Mr. Taylor's wishes.
  D) Refer the matter to the hospital's ethics committee.
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