141. A patient with an advanced directive specifies that they refuse artificial nutrition and hydration. When they are no longer able to eat, what is the ethical approach?
A.
Override the directive for their well-being
B.
Respect the patient's wishes as stated in the advance directive
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C.
Ask the family to decide, regardless of the directive
D.
Provide nutrition against their wishes
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Override the directive for their well-being
Respect the patient's wishes as stated in the advance directive
Ask the family to decide, regardless of the directive
