While Recovering from a Severe Illness,a Hospitalized Patient States That

question 16

Multiple Choice

While recovering from a severe illness,a hospitalized patient states that he wants to change his living will,which he signed nine 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) "Have you talked with your attorney recently about a living will?"
• C) "Your living will can be changed only once each calendar year."
• D) "Let me check with someone here in the hospital who can assist you."

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