The nurse clarifies that the conditions of a living will go into effect when:
a. the patient declares that desire in writing.
b. a family member indicates the desire for curative therapy to cease.
c. two physicians agree in writing that the criteria in the living will have been met.
d. the physician and a family member agree that the criteria in the living will have been met.
ANS: C
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