A nurse's role in caring for the dying client includes all of the following EXCEPT:
1. acting as an advocate for the client and the client's wishes.
2. administering all medications as prescribed.
3. discussing aggressive life-saving treatments with the family when the client is no longer able to speak for him/herself.
4. consistently reassessing the client and making appropriate modifications in the plan of care.
ANS: 3
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