Pn fundamentals 2023
Pn fundamentals 2023 ( 55 Questions)
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about advance directives. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
While a witness may be required, it does not have to be a family member and may vary by state law.
Advance directives specify health care preferences, not organ donation, which usually requires a separate directive.
Naming a family member, like a sibling, as a designee in a durable power of attorney for health care is appropriate and is part of ensuring that health care decisions align with the client’s wishes if they become unable to communicate.
Advance directives do not require an attorney’s approval to be valid; they are enforced based on the client’s wishes as documented.
A. While a witness may be required, it does not have to be a family member and may vary by state law.
B. Advance directives specify health care preferences, not organ donation, which usually requires a separate directive.
C. Naming a family member, like a sibling, as a designee in a durable power of attorney for health care is appropriate and is part of ensuring that health care decisions align with the client’s wishes if they become unable to communicate.
D. Advance directives do not require an attorney’s approval to be valid; they are enforced based on the client’s wishes as documented.