The nurse is providing care for a hospital patient who has a living will. Which of the following interventions is most appropriate for this patient?
A) Intravenous analgesics
B) Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
C) Total parenteral nutrition (TPN)
D) Respiratory ventilation
Ans: A
CPR, TPN, and ventilation are considered life-sustaining treatments that would likely be precluded by a living will. Pain medications, however, are considered supportive care.
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