A Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Has Designated

question 11

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for a client who has designated someone else to make health care decisions when they are unable to do so. Which of the following is being used by the client?

• A) An advanced medical directive
• B) A living will
• C) A durable medical power of attorney
• D) The Patient Self-Determination Act

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Definitions:

Social Referencing

The process by which individuals look to others in their environment for cues on how to react or behave in unfamiliar situations.

Emotional Decoding

The ability to understand and interpret the emotional content of others' verbal and non-verbal messages.

Uncertain Situations

Scenarios where the outcomes, implications, or consequences are not clearly known or predictable.

Contemplating Suicide

involves thinking about or considering taking one's own life, often a sign of serious mental distress.