Explain the ethical and legal implications of the scenario

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Question - For the assignment based on the scenario posted, you should do the following;

- Explain the ethical and legal implications of the scenario on all stakeholders involved, such as the prescriber, pharmacist, patient, and patient's family.

- Describe strategies to address disclosure and nondisclosure as identified in your selected scenario. Be sure to reference laws specific to your state.

- Explain two strategies you would use as an advanced practice nurse to guide your decision-making in this scenario, including whether you would disclose your error. Be sure to justify your explanation.

- Explain the process of writing prescriptions, including strategies to minimize medication errors.

It's not necessarily about the medication but more about the situation.

Scenario - AC is a 72-year-old male admitted to your ICU after a massive stroke that left him unresponsive and unable to communicate. He is currently on a ventilator. His wife of 48 years is available, along with their one adult daughter. The wife informs you that they don't have any advanced directives, but she is "pretty sure her husband would not want to live like this." However, their daughter is adamant her dad would want to be kept alive in case there is any chance to come out of this.

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