1. A middle-aged male patient has been in a vegetative state for 3 months following an automobile accident. The nurse finds his wife in tears at her husband's bedside. She explains that her adult children have been arguing with her about the best course of action. Some have been insisting that their father would not want to live this way, while others are disturbed at the idea of terminating their father's life. The wife is upset and confused about what her children have been telling her regarding options for end-of-life care and termination of medical treatment. How can the nurse help clarify these issues?