A client's wife is panic-stricken at the thought of withdrawing all life support from her husband, who is dying from end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and sepsis. She asks the nurse what he will experience when mechanical ventilation is stopped. Which statement made by the nurse is most appropriate at this time?1. "The healthcare provider will prescribe a continuous intravenous infusion of morphine to make him more comfortable."2. "To maintain blood flow to his heart and lungs, we will continue norepinephrine, the vasopressor, but discontinue all other medications."3. "To prevent aspiration, we will discontinue his feeding tube and begin total parenteral nutrition to meet his nutritional needs."4. "We will continue basic care, such as monitoring his vital signs, giving nutrition, and monitoring laboratory tests."

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