An Older Patient Experiencing Severe Cancer Pain Is Restless and Refuses

An older patient experiencing severe cancer pain is restless and refuses pain medication. Which is an ethical approach to this problem?

A) Discuss with the patient feelings about the pain and the medication.
B) Call the family to ensure that the resident's choice is in the living will.
C) Withhold the medication, because all residents have the right to refuse care.
D) Give the medication, because the resident's decision may be related to delirium.