The Patient Has Decided That He Would Like to Create

question 17

Multiple Choice

The patient has decided that he would like to create an advance directive.The nurse is asked if she would be a witness.What is the best response for the nurse to make to this request?

• A)Agree to be a witness.
• B)Refuse to be a witness.
• C)Contact social work.
• D)Contact the physician.

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Definitions:

Judgment Notwithstanding

A legal decision where the court overturns the jury's verdict because the facts do not legally support the decision.

Jury Verdict

The decision made by a jury at the end of a trial, regarding the guilt or innocence of the defendant or the resolution of a civil dispute.

Motion

A formal request made to a court or judge for an order or ruling in favor of the requester.

Redirect Examination

A questioning phase in a trial where the party that first examined the witness can question them again after cross-examination to clarify or rebut evidence.