The perspective of the nursing advocate

A 69-year-old male with lung cancer comes into the hospital with uncontrolled pain. His family states that his disease can be cured and tell him to “keep fighting.” You overhear a conversation between the oncologist and the hospitalist that the patient cannot be cured and will die soon.

• • From the perspective of the nursing advocate, address how you would respond to the following:
    • The oncologist
    • The hospitalist
    • The family
    • The patient