Question 1
When applying both substituted judgment and best interest standards to end-of-life decision making for a patient, what is the nurse's primary role?
◦ Establish trust and confidence with the family.
◦ Tell the proxy what should be done in the best interest of the patient.
◦ Promote effective communication and decrease conflict.
◦ Be an advocate and decision maker based on hospital interests.
Question 2
The nurse should set which goal when planning care for the family of a dying ICU patient? Select all that apply.
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.◦ Identify and respect the family's cultural and religious beliefs or practices.
◦ Establish a sympathetic approach in response to family members' feelings.
◦ Establish trust between the family and the members of the health care team.
◦ Establish respect for family choices and support their decisions.
◦ Encourage family members to talk about their feelings and concerns.
The risk of dying before the age of 65 gets lower as family income gets higher.
Algorithm for assessing a patient at risk for suicide.
Areas of sclerosis (see arrows) in the white matter of a patient with MS.
Epigonos: Dying Gallic Trumpeter