A client wishes to discontinue cancer treatment. If acting as the client advocate, which statement should the nurse make to the client's physician?
1. "The client is making his own decision."
2. "The client would benefit from additional information about treatment options."
3. "The family must be involved in this decision."
4. "Let's educate the family about the consequences of this decision."
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: A client advocate acts to protect the client and may represent the client's needs and wishes to other health professionals, such as relaying the client's wishes for information to the physician. Providing additional information to the client about treatment options and bringing the family into the decision-making process would be examples of the nurse acting as teacher or counselor.
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