Jane Doe is a 32-year-old female, married with 2 children (ages 6 and 4 years), living in a suburbin northern New Jersey. Five months ago, Jane started developing headaches and nausea thatdid not resolve with over-the-counter medication. Soon after Jane experienced drowsiness,blurred vision and personality changes. Jane followed up with her physician and after multipletests and exams, was diagnosed with Grade 2 Astrocytoma. Jane had a partial craniotomy andpartial resection of her temporal lobe and was recovering well until last week. Following hersurgery Jane continued her active lifestyle, working in the community, planning events for the 4HFair and volunteering as a class mom. Last week Jane started experiencing headaches andseizures and was diagnosed with Grade 4 Astrocytoma (Glioblastoma), with a prognosis of sixmonths to live. Jane has been referred to hospice and you are her visiting hospice nurse. Youhave been visiting Jane now for one week when Jane asks you about assistance in dying.1. What counseling should the patient receive2. What resources should be provided to the patient(20)

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