A Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Has Been

A nurse is caring for a client who has been receiving parenteral nutrition through a feeding tube. The client is now approaching end-of-life, and is unable to verbalize their wishes. The family wants the feedings to stop immediately. Which approach should the nurse take?

A) Follow the family wishes and discontinue the feeding.
B) Initially stop the feeding and initiate a discussion between the family, the care team, and the medical power of attorney to determine the best approach.
C) Review the client's advance directives and then decide whether feedings can be discontinued.
D) Explain to the family that feeding should continue until the family, care team, and medical power of attorney can discuss and determine the best approach.