A patient diagnosed with terminal brain cancer is discussing the different types of advance directives with the nurse. The nurse knows that the most important aspect of a living will consists of which of the following?
A) The patient retains the option to nullify the document.
B) The patient's health overrules his desired wishes.
C) The patient cannot terminate the living will.
D) The patient must be in a terminal state for a living will to be upheld.
Ans: A
Feedback: A living will is a type of advance directive which specifies a patient's wishes before hospitalization and provides valuable information that may assist health care providers in decision making. It is not unusual for people to change their minds as their illness progresses. Therefore, the patient retains the option to nullify the document.
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