What are the nurses possible courses of action and the likely legal implications of suicide?

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 What are the nurses possible courses of action and the likely legal implications of suicide?

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Terminal illness is painful and stressful. It deteriorates the quality of life of the patient. It is overwhelming and the patient might be driven to think of suicide. A nurse is prohibited from assisting a patient to commit suicide.

 

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