You are caring for a 66-year-old man with terminal cancer. He is conscious and alert without evidence of mental incapacitation. You offer him oxygen, but he refuses to accept it, stating "Just let me die with dignity!" You should:
A) tell him that the oxygen is crucial in preventing him from experiencing cardiac arrest.
B) respect the patient's wishes and ask him if he wants to be transported to the hospital.
C) contact medical control and request permission to treat without the patient's consent.
D) recognize that patients with terminal illnesses do not have decision-making capacity.
Answer: B) respect the patient's wishes and ask him if he wants to be transported to the hospital.
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