A hospitalized client tells the registered nurse (RN) that a living will is being prepared and that the lawyer will be bringing the will to the hospital today for witness signatures
The client asks the RN for assistance in obtaining a witness to the will. The most appropriate response to the client is which of the following? 1. "I will sign as a witness to your signature."
2. "You will need to find a witness on your own."
3. "Whoever is available at the time will sign as a witness for you."
4. "I will call the nursing supervisor to seek assistance regarding your request."
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Rationale: Living wills are required to be in writing and signed by the client. The client's signa-ture must be either witnessed by specified individuals or notarized. Many states prohibit any em-ployee, including a nurse of a facility where the declaring is receiving care, from being a witness. "You will need to find a witness on your own." is nontherapeutic and not a helpful response. The RN should seek the assistance of the nursing supervisor.
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