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NCLEX RN Practice Question

A client with a terminal illness informs the nurse that they do not want life-prolonging treatments, even though the client's family disagrees with this decision. What is the nurse's primary responsibility in this situation?

  • Seek the family’s agreement on the care plan to avoid conflict within the healthcare team.

  • Refer the case to the hospital’s ethics committee to resolve the disagreement.

  • Support and actively advocate for the client's decisions while ensuring proper documentation.

  • Encourage the client to reconsider their decision to avoid upsetting their family.

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