Management of CareQuestion 271 of 2368
A client wants comfort-focused care only, but the family insists on every possible treatment. Which action should the nurse take?
- Advocate for the client's wishes and seek support from the ethics committee
- Follow the family's wishes because they will live with the outcome
- Ask the provider to choose the plan without discussion
- Avoid the conflict until the client becomes unable to speak
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Correct answer: Advocate for the client's wishes and seek support from the ethics committee
The nurse must always advocate for the client's wishes. Ethics committees offer support, guidance, and resources for complex dilemmas.
Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Grief and Loss: Ethical and Legal Considerations. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Management of Care"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026