Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 66%
Simulated
The client is on the ventilator and has been declared brain dead. The spouse refuses to allow the ventilator to be discontinued. Which collaborative action by the nurse is most appropriate?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Ethics committee referral addresses conflicts over futile care, respecting family wishes and legal standards. Unilateral action, HCP discussion, or calling it cruel is inappropriate.