A patient has decided to explore palliative care. After this decision is announced, the nurse notices that not all the disciplines of the healthcare team seem to be supportive of the decision. What action by the nurse is indicated?
1. Contact the physician to report the discrepancies in the plan of care.
2. Discuss the patient's wishes in the next multidisciplinary meeting.
3. Develop a plan of care and distribute it to the other disciplines of the healthcare team.
4. Advise the patient to contact the social services department.
Answer: 2
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