When Clients Provide an Advanced Directive That Specifies That No

question 26

Multiple Choice

When clients provide an advanced directive that specifies that no heroic measures be used,the professional should

• A) ignore the directive if there is any hope for survival
• B) encourage clients to consider moving to a state with an assisted death law
• C) encourage clients to keep the details of their directive from their families
• D) honor the directive and respect the clients wishes as much as possible

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Definitions:

Inflation Rate

The pace at which the overall price level for goods and services increases, diminishing the buying power.

Consumer Price Index

A measure that examines the weighted average of prices of a basket of consumer goods and services, such as transportation, food, and medical care, used to estimate inflation.

Base-Year Prices

Prices from a specific base year used to express the real value of goods and services in order to remove the effects of inflation over time.

Consumer Price Index

A measure that examines the weighted average of prices of a basket of consumer goods and services, used as an indicator of inflation.