Which Question Would Be Most Appropriate for the Nurse to Ask

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which question would be most appropriate for the nurse to ask a son who is his father's health care proxy to help clarify the father's end-of-life wishes?

• A) "Did he ever speak to your mother about his wishes?"
• B) "When did your father complete his advance directive?"
• C) "Would you tell me in his own words what he said he wanted done at the end of his life?"
• D) "Who else was present during the discussion?"

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