A nurse is caring for a client who is unconscious and whose partner is their health care surrogate. The partner wishes to discontinue the client's feeding tube, but another family member tells the nurse that they want the client to continue receiving treatment. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

"We'll need to have the nursing supervisor review the client's advance directives."

"As the health care surrogate, the client's partner can make this decision."

"You should contact the provider about your wishes for your family member."

"You should speak with the facility's ethics committee about your concerns."

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

As the healthcare surrogate, the partner is legally allowed to make decisions on behalf of the client. A healthcare surrogate is an individual upon whom the legal mandate is given to make healthcare decisions on behalf of the client in the event where the client lacks capacity to do so.

A. No further review of the advanced directives is necessary if the surrogate is known

C and D. If clearly stated, no further review by the facility committee or provider is needed as they undermine the role of the surrogate.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

the nurse should respect the client’s autonomy and wishes and inform of the provider

A. informed consent is used to accept treatment and not vice versa.

B. the nurse should not apply any form of pressure to make the client accept treatment.

D. The nurse should be empathetic. Being sympathetic is unprofessional

A. Plan to administer an antiviral medication to the client. B. Place a surgical mask on the client during transfer to the unit. C. Prepare to administer antibiotics to the client. D. Wear an N95 respirator mask while caring for the client.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Anthrax is a bacterial infection caused by Bacillus anthracis and requires antibiotics to prevent systemic spread of infection. Antibiotics help to prevent multiplication of bacterial infections leading to reduced severity and extent of disease.

A. Antivirals have no role against a bacterial infection

B. A surgical mask only has a role in inhalational anthrax

D. An N95 respirator mask is useful in cases of inhalational anthrax

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