Why should an 86-year-old man with a terminal illness be encouraged to file an advance directive?
a. To demonstrate understanding of his imminent death
b. To comply with most hospital policies
c. To clarify treatment protocols
d. To spare his family the burden of making end-of-life decisions
ANS: D
The filing of advance directives relieves the family of making those decisions at a more stressful time. It also gives back control over terminal care to the terminally ill person.
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