1. A nurse is caring for a patient who has been diagnosed

with terminal cancer and has expressed a wish to end his

life with dignity. The nurse is aware that the patient lives in

a state where physician-assisted suicide is legal. What

should the nurse do in this situation?

a) Respect the patient's autonomy and support his decision.

b) Inform the patient's family and physician about the

patient's request.

c) Encourage the patient to reconsider his decision and

explore other options.

d) Refuse to participate in any act that would hasten the

patient's death.*

Rationale: The correct answer is d. According to the

American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics,

nurses have an ethical obligation to protect and promote the

patient's right to self-determination, but they also have a

duty to preserve life and prevent harm. Therefore, nurses

should not participate in or facilitate physician-assisted

suicide, even if it is legal in their state. Nurses should also

respect the patient's values and beliefs, provide

compassionate care, and advocate for the patient's best

interests.

2. A nurse is working in a hospital that has implemented a

policy of mandatory influenza vaccination for all health

care workers. The nurse has a history of severe allergic

reaction to the vaccine and has obtained a medical

exemption from her physician. However, the hospital

administration has denied her exemption and threatened to