The nurse reminds the 70-year-old male patient who has signed an advance directive that copies of the form should be _________________________. (Select all that apply.)
a. given to the person who has been names as his power of attorney for medical decisions.
b. posted in his home for emergency personnel.
c. placed in his file in his physician's office.
d. filed with the hospital of his choice.
e. given to his spiritual advisor.
ANS: A, B, C, D
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