Because of a court order, it has been determined that a terminally ill patient is to receive food, fluids, and comfort measures until the patient independently ceases to breathe. The nurse, fearful that the patient will aspirate and develop pneumonia, should do which of the following?
A) Provide food, fluids, and comfort measures while following aspiration precautions
B) Provide solid food only
C) Provide fluids only
D) Withhold both food and fluids and provide comfort measures
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