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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