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1. A nurse is caring for a patient who has been diagnosed
with terminal cancer and has expressed a wish to die at
home. The patient's family is opposed to this decision and
wants the patient to receive aggressive treatment in the
hospital. The nurse should:
a) Respect the patient's autonomy and support their
decision to die at home.
b) Persuade the patient to change their mind and agree with
the family's wishes.
c) Refer the case to an ethics committee for resolution.
d) Inform the patient that they have no choice but to stay in
the hospital.
*Answer: a) Respect the patient's autonomy and support
their decision to die at home.*
Rationale: The nurse should respect the patient's right to
self-determination and dignity, and provide compassionate
care that aligns with the patient's values and preferences.
The nurse should also communicate effectively with the
family and help them understand the patient's perspective,
but not impose their own values or judgments on the
patient.
2. A nurse is working in a psychiatric unit that uses
seclusion and restraint as interventions for managing
violent or aggressive behavior. The nurse observes that a
colleague frequently resorts to these measures without
trying other alternatives first, and sometimes leaves the
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