The nurse provides care to a patient with terminal brain cancer. The patient states, "I don't want to continue my treatment, and I would like a do-not-resuscitate order placed in my medical record." The patient's family is against this option, telling the nurse that the patient "is too emotional." Which is the best action from the nurse?

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The nurse should first assess the patient's mental status and cognition to ensure that the patient is capable of making informed decisions about their own care.

The Nurse Provides Care to a Patient with Terminal Brain