A Patient Has Just Been Told That He Has Approximately

question 12

Multiple Choice

A patient has just been told that he has approximately six months to live and asks about advance directives.Which statements by the nurse give the patient correct information?

• A) "You have the right to refuse treatment at any time."
• B) "If you want certain procedures or actions taken or not taken, and you might not be able to tell anyone at the time, you need to complete documents ahead of time that give your health care provider this information."
• C) "You will be resuscitated at any time to allow you the longest length of survival."
• D) "You might want to think about choosing someone who will make medical decisions for you in the event that you are unable to make your desires known."
• E) "We will get someone who knows the state's guidelines to assist you in setting up your living will."
• F) "If you travel to another state, your living will should cover your wishes."

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Definitions:

Bank Reconciliation

The process of comparing and adjusting the balance shown in a company's bank statement with the amount shown in the company's own records.

Outstanding Checks

Checks that have been written and recorded in the payer's accounting system but have not yet been cashed or cleared by the bank.

Balance Per Bank

The balance as per bank refers to the amount of money shown in the bank's records as available in an account.

NSF Check

A cheque that has been returned by the bank because the account on which it was drawn did not have sufficient funds, stands for Non-Sufficient Funds.