The daughter of a critically ill patient is having difficulty making care decisions

Question

The nurse suggests the daughter utilize the best interest approach which includes: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Determining what would be in the best interest of the patient
2. Objectively examining the patient's quality of life and amount of function
3. Imagining him- or herself as the patient and determine what he or she would want for care
4. Asking the physician to make the decision regarding ongoing care needs
5. Notifying all family members of the patient's status and making a group decision regarding care

Answer 1

1,2
Rationale 1: In the best interests standard, the health care proxy makes a decision based on what is in the best interest of the patient.
Rationale 2: In the best interests standard, the health care proxy makes a decision based on objectively determining the patient's body integrity and function.
Rationale 3: In the substituted judgment standard, the health care proxy imagines him- or herself as the patient in the particular situation and determines what the patient would want.
Rationale 4: This is not the best interests standard.
Rationale 5: This is not the best interests standard.