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Ethical Dilemmas in Healthcare

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Question 1easy

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A competent 86-year-old patient with end-stage renal disease refuses dialysis, stating, “I’m tired of fighting. I just want peace.” His daughter insists, “You must do everything to save him.” What is the nurse’s most appropriate next step?

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Question 2easy

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A confused elderly patient repeatedly refuses a necessary dressing change, believing it’s a harmful act. What is the nurse’s next best step?

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