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."
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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