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billyboy7272

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The nurse working in an emergency room is taking care of a patient who is unresponsive with a confirmed terminal medical diagnosis of metastatic cancer. There is no documentation relative to advance directives and the patient has been placed on life support. Family members arrive shortly afterward asking the nurse to remove the patient from life support. What actions should the nurse take?
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◦ Comply with the family's request.
◦ Ask the family members if they can provide legal documentation of advance directives.
◦ Inform the emergency room physician of the family's request and concern.
◦ Limit visitation between the patient and the family until a decision has been made.
◦ Contact the nursing supervisor providing information relative to the patient's status.
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Reply #1 on: Jan 10, 2023
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billyboy7272

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Reply 2 on: Jan 10, 2023
Wow, this really help

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