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, but the client has voiced to the nurse that, after much thought, he does not want to pursue any further treatment. The nurse speaks to the family about the client's wishes, condition, and terminal state. This action is most likely derived from which nursing obligation?
A) legal responsibilities
B) nursing education principles
C) advanced practice licensure guidelines
D) moral values
Ans: D
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Moral values involve correct behavior, such as having some sense of right and wrong. Moral values help direct nurses to deal with human interactions that involve the integrity of life or health.
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