The nurse is caring for a child who is dying. The nurse is feeling conflicted when the parents are unable to discontinue aggressive therapy that the nurse feels is extending the child's suffering. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
1. Call a meeting with the physician taking care of the patient.
2. Talk to the parents and convince them this is not right.
3. Inform the nurse manager that she needs to talk with the parents.
4. Consult with the hospital Ethics Committee.
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Rationale:
1. Calling a meeting with the physician taking care of the child will not resolve the conflict the nurse is having.
2. Being judgmental and trying to convince the parents might be considered a conflict of interest.
3. The nurse manager can speak with the parents, but she is not in a position to convince the parents that what they are doing is not right.
4. Consultation with a member of the hospital Ethics Committee can help clarify the issues involved and reduce the emotions associated with the conflict.
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