The Nurse Caring for an Older Client Who Resides in an Assistant

question 14

Multiple Choice

The nurse caring for an older client who resides in an assistant living facility is asked to obtain and witness the client's signature on a living will document.The nurse responds most appropriately when stating:

• A)"I will certainly do that since such a document is so valuable to the client's plan of care."
• B)"I'll ask the client's family if they agree that the client should sign the document."
• C)"First I need to discuss the purpose of this document with the client."
• D)"I'm sorry but I cannot ethically do that."

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