A nurse is caring for a patient who has a malignant brain tumor. The p

QUESTION

A nurse is caring for a patient who has a malignant brain tumor. The patient has undergone several surgeries and radiation therapy to treat the tumor. The health-care provider recommends another surgery.

After the health-care provider leaves, the patient tells the nurse he does not want any more treatments. In the role of patient advocate, which action should the nurse take?
A. Indicate the patient’s request in the plan of care
B. Suggest that the patient discuss the decision with the family and health-care provider
C. Remind the patient that this decision violates his religion
D. Tell the patient that he needs to think about this before making a decision

ANSWER:

ANS: B