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

with terminal cancer and has expressed a wish to die at

home. The patient's family is opposed to this decision and

wants the patient to receive aggressive treatment in the

hospital. The nurse should:

a) Respect the patient's autonomy and support their

decision to die at home.

b) Persuade the patient to change their mind and agree with

the family's wishes.

c) Refer the case to an ethics committee for resolution.

d) Inform the patient that they have no choice but to stay in

the hospital.

*Answer: a) Respect the patient's autonomy and support

their decision to die at home.*

Rationale: The nurse should respect the patient's right to

self-determination and dignity, and provide compassionate

care that aligns with the patient's values and preferences.

The nurse should also communicate effectively with the

family and help them understand the patient's perspective,

but not impose their own values or judgments on the

patient.

2. A nurse is working in a psychiatric unit that uses

seclusion and restraint as interventions for managing

violent or aggressive behavior. The nurse observes that a

colleague frequently resorts to these measures without

trying other alternatives first, and sometimes leaves the