A portrait of First Lady Anna Harrison, wife of President William Henry Harrison Anna Harrison. Courtesy US Library of Congress. She never even entered the White House -- she had delayed coming to Washington, and had not yet traveled there when her husband, William Harrison, died a month after his inauguration.
When the patient is unable to breathe or there is damage or swelling in the airway that prevents air from moving in and out of the lungs, intubation may be necessary to save the patientâs life. Some states permit RNs to intubate patients for emergency purposes or to administer anesthesia.
Best Answer: I'm a BSN student so if you are, I know how you feel. To answer your question, yes, the nurse can refuse to give services to the patient, as long as it is reasonable. For example, if a patient was to have his oxygen tube removed, the nurse can refuse because the nurse knows that the full dose of oxygen must be administered as ordered by the doctor. Also, if a patient feels harassed, then this could be considered a reason and the nurse can refuse.