Question

Consider the legal and ethical implications of this situation, a potential request for euthanasia and/or assisted suicide by:
   1. Identifying the RN’s legal responsibilities in such a situation.
   2. Identifying how the RN can best interact with this patient and meet their legal responsibilities.
   3. Identifying whom the RN would discuss this with, to develop a team intervention plan.

Answer 1

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