An older patient has a living will that clearly states no intubation, no IV hydration, and no feeding tube. As the end of life nears, the patient's daughter requests a feeding tube for the patient. What should the facility do?
A) Go to court to figure out what action to take.
B) Ask the patient's physician to make the decision.
C) Go along with the daughter and insert a feeding tube.
D) Refuse because the patient has clearly stated wishes in a legal document.

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The facility should honor the patient's wishes as outlined in the living will, a legal document that specifies the patient's preferences for end-of-life care, including the refusal of certain treatments like intubation, IV hydration, and feeding tubes.

An Older Patient Has a Living Will That Clearly States