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PCCN Progressive Care Certified Nursing

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Nurse Victoria gave active treatment like antibiotics and chemotherapy to a terminally ill patient. This act of hers has a disadvantage in that it:
  1. Uses expensive drugs
  2. Prolongs the dying process
  3. Increases cost of treatment
  4. None of the above
Explanation
Answer: B - Her act prolongs the dying process. Healthcare providers and families of the terminally ill patient should follow ethics for such patients. Nurse has the responsibility to provide support and information to help parents/families to discuss the patient position with them. Prolonging the dying process is the disadvantage of this nurse’s active treatment.
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