The wife of a critically ill patient asks the nurse for help in making end-of-life care decisions for her husband. What action by the nurse is indicated?
1. Encourage the wife to recall any discussions with her husband about his wishes.
2. Encourage the wife to discontinue aggressive medical treatments as soon as possible.
3. Tell the wife what most other families have done in similar situations in the past.
4. Refer the wife to social services for information about end of life.
Answer: 1
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