Why Does the Nurse Stress the Importance of Advance Directives

question 11

Multiple Choice

Why does the nurse stress the importance of advance directives to a 70-year-old gay man who has been in a monogamous relationship for 20 years?

• A) All persons older than 60 years should have advance directives.
• B) Gay and lesbian couples are estranged from their families.
• C) Life partners frequently abandon unions when terminal illness occurs.
• D) Life partners have no legal standing in many states.

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Definitions:

Mirror Neurons

Neurons that fire whenever an animal performs an action, such as stretching out its arm or reaching toward a target, and also whenever the animal watches another performing the same action.

Tongue Movements

The motion and actions of the tongue, which are essential for various functions such as speaking, eating, and swallowing.

Frightening Facial Expression

A facial expression typically identified by widened eyes, raised eyebrows, and other facial movements that convey fear or horror.

Mirror Neurons

Specialized neurons that fire both when an individual acts and when the individual observes the same action performed by another. This mirroring process is thought to be essential for understanding others' actions and intentions.