Communication and Advance Care Planning
Communication and Advance Care Planning ( 7 Questions)
A client who has a progressive neurological disorder tells the nurse that they want to have a physician-assisted death (PAD) when their condition becomes intolerable. The nurse is uncomfortable with this request and does not agree with the client's decision.
Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
It may make the client feel rejected, guilty, or ashamed, and it does not address the client's needs or concerns.
The nurse should acknowledge the client's decision and express empathy and understanding, without imposing their own values or judgments. The nurse should also explore the client's reasons, feelings, concerns, and expectations for having a PAD, and provide information, education, and support as needed.
It may make the client feel invalidated, stigmatized, or patronized, and it does not respect the client's autonomy or dignity.
It may make the client feel abandoned, isolated, or betrayed, and it does not facilitate communication or continuity of care.
The nurse should acknowledge the client's decision and express empathy and understanding, without imposing their own values or judgments. The nurse should also explore the client's reasons, feelings, concerns, and expectations for having a PAD, and provide information, education, and support as needed.
Answer A is incorrect because it may make the client feel rejected, guilty, or ashamed, and it does not address the client's needs or concerns.
Answer C is incorrect because it may make the client feel invalidated, stigmatized, or patronized, and it does not respect the client's autonomy or dignity.
Answer D is incorrect because it may make the client feel abandoned, isolated, or betrayed, and it does not facilitate communication or continuity of care.