The nurse finds it difficult to care for a patient whose advance directive states that no extraordinary resuscitation measures should be taken. Which step may help the nurse to find resolution in this assignment?

A) Scrutinize personal values.
B) Call for an ethical committee consult.
C) Decline the assignment on religious grounds.
D) Convince the family to challenge the directive.

Advance Directive

A legal document in which a person specifies what actions should be taken for their health if they are no longer able to make decisions due to illness or incapacity.

Ethical Committee

A group responsible for ensuring that research and practices adhere to established ethical standards, often found in medical and academic institutions.

Extraordinary Resuscitation

Advanced and often aggressive medical interventions used in attempts to restore life in patients with critical illnesses or injuries.