Nursing Staff in Moral Distress When Patient Wishes Are Not Followed

Freda is a 32-year-old lady living in a long-term care facility who is chronically ill with multiple sclerosis. She voices desires to die peacefully and not to have a feeding tube placed. She is taken by her mother to a neurologist and when she returns, she has a feeding tube.

• What is the nurse’s responsibility now, in this situation?

Apply Theory (Specific Professional Healthcare Competencies + Clinical Medical Ethical Principles) to Practice in order to provide Optimal Patient-Centered Care (OPCC)