Woman with end-stage heart failure

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You are caring for a 90-year-old woman with end-stage heart failure. She has not eaten for the past 3 days. During a family meeting, her adult children state that they are concerned about her "starving to death" and ask if they should agree to have a feeding tube placed. All of the following interventions are appropriate actions for you to take EXCEPT: Explain the benefits vs. burdens of dehydration during the dying process. Discuss the family's concerns about feeding the patient. Provide information to the family on other ways to support and care for the patient. Contact the physician to have a feeding tube placed.

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