The nurse is caring for a patient with an advance directive that includes the instruction that no invasive measures be implemented. The family and nursing staff do not agree on specific actions, and the patient is nonresponsive. Who can provide the best guidance in this situation?

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The Ethics committee is best suited to provide guidance in situations where there are disagreements about the care of a nonresponsive patient with specific instructions in their advance directive. They specialize in addressing and resolving ethical issues related to patient care, including conflicts between family wishes and advance directives.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with an Advance