A hospice nurse is caring for a client with terminal cancer. The family would like the client to continue aggressive therapy to treat the cancer
The nurse knows the client will not recover with this aggressive therapy. She speaks to the family about the client's condition and terminal state. Her commitment to her client is derived from her
A) Legal responsibilities
B) Nursing education
C) Advanced practice licensure
D) Moral values
Ans: D
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