Parents of a terminally ill child have decided to remove their child from life support, a decision that has met with much opposition. The nurse best advocates for the family by:
1. Showing respect for the family.
2. Respecting the parents' decision.
3. Referring the parents to social services.
4. Asking to be assigned to a different client.
2. Respecting the parents' decision.
Rationale:
The nurse best advocates for the family by supporting the family's right to make this decision. A nurse can show respect for the family without respecting the decision of the parents. Referring the parents to another entity points to feelings of unease about the parents' choice. Asking to be assigned to another client does not honor the right of patients and families to make decisions about health care.
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