Problem: A cancer patient has informed her nurse and doctor that she would like pain medication, however, would like to stop all further chemotherapy. The patient's daughter pulls the nurse aside, and informs the nurse that her mom does not know what she is saying, and that they should not stop chemotherapy, and do everything to keep her alive.
Considering the scenario above,
1. What types of patient and family teaching must be provided to understand the principles associated with informed consent, refusal of treatment, and advance directives?
2. How would your interactions make the patient and their family members feel?
3. How would therapeutic communication play a role in this interaction?