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Paper is about an ethical dilemma between a son and daughter of a patient that disagree about end of life decisions.
A) The ethical principles include autonomy,beneficience,nonmaleficience,justice nd fidelity are guiding the end of life decisions.
B)Statement of ANA position
Nurses are obliged to provide comprehensive and compassionate en of life care..This includes recognizing when death is near and conveying the information to the families..Nurses should colllaborate with other members of the health care team to ensure optical symptom management and to provide support for the patient and family.Nurses and other health care providers have a respnsibility to establish a decision making process that reflect physiologicrealiies,patient preferences, and the recognition of what,clinically,may or may not be accomplished.Establishing goals of care for this patientat thistime may provide a framework for discussion about what care should be provided.This process often involves collaboration with expertsin decision making,such as ethics committees or palliative careteams.