The nurse while providing bedside care for an unconscious patient, is overheard stating, "I wouldn't want to live in this condition." What did this nurse not realize about the patient's capabilities?
A) The patient has the right to respect regardless of condition.
B) Hearing can remain acute in patients who are not fully alert.
C) The nurse has a duty to act as the patient's advocate.
D) The standard of care has not been met with regards to this nurse's actions.
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