A 73-Year-Old Patient with Bipolar Disorder Tells the Nurse, "No

question 18

Multiple Choice

A 73-year-old patient with bipolar disorder tells the nurse, "No one will take care of me the way I want when I get older. I can't make sure I don't get treatment I don't want." Which is the best response by the nurse?

• A) Suggest that he see a lawyer to make a will.
• B) Assist him with creating an advanced directive.
• C) Suggest that he tell his family members what he wants.
• D) Assure him that the health care system will care for him well.

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Definitions:

Examination Table

A piece of medical furniture used in healthcare settings for patients to lie on during a medical examination or treatment.

Female Genitalia

The external and internal reproductive organs in females, including the vagina, ovaries, and uterus.

Lithotomy

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