Which of the Following Statements Made by a Terminally Ill

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements made by a terminally ill client reflects the best understanding of the purpose of a living will?

• A) "It will make sure my wishes are respected."
• B) "My family won't be burdened with making those hard decisions."
• C) "I don't want strangers making those kinds of decisions for me."
• D) "I can make my wishes known while I still have the ability to express them."

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Definitions:

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