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1. You are a nurse working in a palliative care unit. One of
your patients, Mr. Lee, is terminally ill with lung cancer
and has expressed his wish to end his life with medical
assistance. He has met the legal criteria for this option and
has signed the consent form. However, his family is
strongly opposed to his decision and has threatened to sue
you and the physician if you proceed. What is the most
ethical course of action in this situation?
 a) Respect Mr. Lee's autonomy and follow his request.
 b) Inform Mr. Lee that you cannot help him because of his
family's objection.
 c) Try to persuade Mr. Lee to change his mind and accept
palliative care.
 d) Refer the case to an ethics committee or a mediator for
resolution.
 *Answer: a) Respect Mr. Lee's autonomy and follow his
request.*
 Rationale: According to the principle of respect for
autonomy, patients have the right to make their own
decisions about their health care, even if they are contrary
to the preferences of others. As a nurse, you have a duty to
respect and support Mr. Lee's choice, as long as he is
competent and informed. His family's opposition does not
override his consent.
2. You are a nurse working in a neonatal intensive care unit
(NICU). One of your patients, Baby A, is a premature
infant born at 23 weeks of gestation. She has multiple
organ failure and severe brain damage. The neonatologistÂ
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