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NCLEX RN Practice Question

A client with an advanced-stage terminal illness is admitted to the hospital. The client has a completed advance directive indicating a preference for comfort-focused interventions and a ‘Do Not Resuscitate’ (DNR) order. During rounds, a family member requests life-prolonging interventions, including resuscitation attempts, if the client’s condition deteriorates. What is the best nursing action in this situation?

  • Review the client’s advance directive with the family member and explain that the care plan aligns with the client’s documented wishes.

  • Discuss the request for life-prolonging measures with the healthcare provider and delay addressing the family’s concerns.

  • Ask the family member to leave the room before making decisions about the client’s treatment plan.

  • Follow the family member’s request for interventions aimed at prolonging life if the client’s condition worsens.

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