NR 601 Comprehensive Final exam study guide and practice questions Chamberlain College of Nursing 2023 A 78-year-old patient who is dying of colon cancer with metastases to the liver is refusing to eat or drink. He is alert and oriented, and states that he has no desire to eat, which is causing the family great distress. In order to best address the client and family, you should: a) Comply with the patients wishes b) Force fluids