Problem: An elderly patient with expressive-receptive aphasia is being cared for in a skilled nursing facility. A feeding tube was placed following a prior stroke and since that time, the patient's condition has deteriorated physically and cognitively. The patient's healthcare power-of-attorney is requesting discontinuation of the tube feeding. Which of the following would be the MOST appropriate initial response? Looking for Assignment Help? Initiate transfer to the hospital for an ethics consultation This is consistent with euthanasia and is not legal Honor the request and recommend hospice services Recommend palliative sedation and transfer to hospice