While Recovering from a Severe Illness, a Hospitalized Patient Wants

question 13

Multiple Choice

While recovering from a severe illness, a hospitalized patient wants to change a living will, which was signed 9 months ago. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

• A) "Check with your admitting health care provider whether a copy is on your chart."
• B) "Let me check with someone here in the hospital who can assist you."
• C) "You are not allowed to ever change a living will after signing it."
• D) "Your living will can be changed only once each calendar year."

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