Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 87%
Full-length
A client nearing death has an Advance Directive in his records indicating that he does not want intravenous fluids or other invasive procedures, but the client's physician has ordered IV fluids. Which of the following initial actions by the nurse is most appropriate?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The nurse should first inform the physician of the Advance Directive (B) to ensure the client's wishes are followed, as this is a legal document. Administering fluids (C) violates the directive, and notifying the bioethics committee (A) or supervisor (D) is secondary.