INSTRUCTIONS
After you view the case study, respond to the following:
- What is the role of the nurse? List two actions (interventions) you would have done differently in this scenario with rationales.
- What is the role of the family?
- Clearly relate the Nursing Code of Ethics to the case study scenario.
- Relate at least one Provision from the ANA’s Code of Ethics to the case study scenario.
A minimum of 500 substantial words is required. Do not exceed 600 words. No cover page is required. References must be within the last five years. Your submission should be double-spaced. Use the following headings in your paper:
- Role of the Nurse
- Actions/Interventions
- Role of the Family
- Nursing Code of Ethics.
ANSWER
Role of the Nurse
The role of the nurse is to follow the patient’s wishes and communicate with the family. It appears there were differences between the patient and the family’s wishes and the nurse is the middle person in the case. In that regard, the nurse must adhere to the patient’s wishes on DNR regardless of the family members’ thoughts because that is what the law and nursing ethics are. While following the patient’s … To access full answer, use the purchase button below to proceed.