Question: Which action will the nurse take when the patient who is in early stages of cardiac failure tells the nurse that he wishes to end his life without any suffering as soon as possible? Need Assignment Help? A. The patient should be assisted in suicide as per his wish. B. The nurse should explain to the patient that his life can be extended. C. The patient's family should be asked to make decisions regarding the patient's death. D. The patient should be asked to wait for court orders regarding the patient's decision.