Four months ago, the son and daughter of a client who was in a vegetative state gave consent for a feeding tube and agreed to long-term care placement. Nurses in the long-term care facility note that the son and daughter have recently become more distraught over their mother's condition. One day while visiting together, the son and daughter approach the nurse about having the feeding tube removed. Which statement by the nurse best explains the legal rights of individuals in this situation?

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21 July, 10:49

Four months ago, the son and daughter of a client who was in a vegetative state gave consent for a feeding tube and agreed to long-term care placement. Nurses in the long-term care facility note that the son and daughter have recently become more distraught over their mother's condition. One day while visiting together, the son and daughter approach the nurse about having the feeding tube removed. Which statement by the nurse best explains the legal rights of individuals in this situation?

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Peyton Barton · Answer 1

Legally, there are no time constraints on previous decisions made

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Legally, close family and doctors usually make decisions together about life support treatment. In most situations medical teams will make sure that the family is in agreement before a decision is made to stop life support treatment. The son and daughter have the right to make decisions about their mother's health without being bind to their previous decisions.