1. You are a nurse working in a palliative care unit. One of

your patients, Mr. Lee, is terminally ill with lung cancer

and has expressed his wish to end his life with medical

assistance. He has met the legal criteria for this option and

has signed the consent form. However, his family is

strongly opposed to his decision and has threatened to sue

you and the physician if you proceed. What is the most

ethical course of action in this situation?

 a) Respect Mr. Lee's autonomy and follow his request.

 b) Inform Mr. Lee that you cannot help him because of his

family's objection.

 c) Try to persuade Mr. Lee to change his mind and accept

palliative care.

 d) Refer the case to an ethics committee or a mediator for

resolution.

 *Answer: a) Respect Mr. Lee's autonomy and follow his

request.*

 Rationale: According to the principle of respect for

autonomy, patients have the right to make their own

decisions about their health care, even if they are contrary

to the preferences of others. As a nurse, you have a duty to

respect and support Mr. Lee's choice, as long as he is

competent and informed. His family's opposition does not

override his consent.

2. You are a nurse working in a neonatal intensive care unit

(NICU). One of your patients, Baby A, is a premature

infant born at 23 weeks of gestation. She has multiple

organ failure and severe brain damage. The neonatologist