A Competent Older Adult Client Has a Living Will That

question 7

Multiple Choice

A competent older adult client has a living will that expresses the client's desire to avoid resuscitation and heroic life support measures.The family members are not supportive of this directive and plan to contest the living will.Which nursing action is the most appropriate?

• A) Place the document on the chart.
• B) Contact the Social Services department.
• C) Explain to the client that the conflict could invalidate the document.
• D) Notify the hospital attorney.

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