A patient has decided to explore palliative care.After this decision is announced,the nurse notices that not all the disciplines of the healthcare team seem to be supportive of the decision.What action by the nurse is indicated?

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The best action for the nurse to take is to discuss the patient's wishes in the next multidisciplinary meeting. This will allow all members of the healthcare team to be aware of the patient's decision and provide an opportunity for any concerns or discrepancies to be addressed and resolved. Contacting the physician, developing a plan of care, or advising the patient to contact social services may not fully address the issue of lack of support from the other disciplines of the healthcare team.

A Patient Has Decided to Explore Palliative Care