The nurse recognizes that issues concerning death and dying may influence nursing practice. Which of the following statements is true, concerning the legalities related to death and dying?
a. Passive euthanasia is illegal in all provinces, except Manitoba.
b. Assisted suicide is a constitutional right.
c. Organ donation must be sought if it will save the recipient's life.
d. Feedings may be refused by mentally competent individuals who are unable to feed themselves.
D
Mentally competent clients have the right to refuse treatment. This includes life-saving hydration and nutrition.
Passive euthanasia is illegal in all provinces. (Manitoba is the only province that has a statutory definition of death.)
In Canada, euthanasia is illegal. According to section 241 of the Criminal Code (1985), it is an offence to "aid a person to commit suicide, whether suicide ensues or not."
It is not mandatory to seek organ donation even if it will save a recipient's life.
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