The Nurse Is Discussing End of Life Care with Mrs

question 10

Multiple Choice

The nurse is discussing end of life care with Mrs.Masters,a 61-year-old mother of two grown daughters.She has terminal uterine cancer.Mrs.Masters is very clear about the care she wishes to receive,and does not want to leave any difficult decisions to her daughters.Which of the following best describes the appropriate legal document to provide health providers with direction for future care for Mrs.Masters?

• A)Living will
• B)Advance directive
• C)Proxy directive
• D)Power of attorney

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