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I absolutely agree with you that nurses should respect patient’s wishes even sometimes when we are challenged with sensitive and sad situations. I recently cared for a young female patient who was recently diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumor and is married with twin toddlers. Patient came in very ill with dehydration and failure to thrive. This was one of my hardest nursing duties witnessing seeing her toddlers and husband at her bedside really triggered my motherly instincts to wanting to do more. However, patient had an advance directive for comfort care and do not resuscitate. Basically, my duty was to make her comfortable and provide palliative care. Sometimes I was tempted to do extra but respecting my patient’s wishes was ethically right with this particular situation. Nurses exercise choice to follow the principles as a part of the profession’s inherent respect for humankind. Choosing to follow ethical principles displays the nurse’s commitment to the profession and those receiving health care (Green,2022).
Green, S. Z. (2022). Advancing professional standards. In Grand Canyon University, Dynamics in Nursing: Art & Science of Professional Practice. (2nd ed.). Grand Canyon University.
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