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NCLEX-RN

Category - Care Management

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A 72-year-old female client with ovarian cancer just told her nurse she doesn’t want any further treatment and would like information about hospice. Which of the following is the most appropriate response?
  1. “You don’t feel well now, but you will feel better if you continue on with the treatment. You can’t give up.”
  2. “I will notify your doctor.”
  3. “I wouldn’t want the treatment either; it’s very expensive.”
  4. “I will get that information for you; if you like, we can discuss any questions you might have.”
Explanation
Answer: D - In the role of the client advocate, a nurse is striving to support the client’s decisions, regardless of the nurse’s personal belief system. Offering support for a treatment that a client no longer wishes does not support or respect the client’s wishes. Enabling clients to make the best health care decisions for themselves is the goal of client advocacy.
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