A family insists that their father not be told he is dying of lung cancer. While hanging his IV medication, the patient asks the nurse, I never had a medication in a bag like that. What is it for?
The nurse knows that the medication is an antineoplastic agent. The best response by the nurse is:
A. This is a new drug your physician ordered.
B. This medication is often used in the treatment of cancer.
C. This medication has more than one use, and I am not sure why you are receiving it.
D. Request that the family tell him why he is getting the medication.
Question 2
The role of ethics committees is to:
A. Resolve ethical dilemmas.
B. Prevent the physician from getting the institution into legal confrontations.
C. Establish guidelines to eliminate ethical dilemmas.
D. Provide appropriate guidance for the health-care team, family members, and the client.
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Factors that contribute to the growth of family members.
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