Nurses are required to be familiar with facility policies, including those regarding directives and medical orders
The Patient Self-Determination Act of 1991 requires all healthcare facilities receiving Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement to: Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Ask clients whether they have advance directives
2.
3. Provide written information to clients about their right to declare personal wishes about treatment
4. Make certain that clients have an advance directive in place
5. Inform clients of their right to refuse medical treatment
1,2,3,5
Rationale: All facilities are required to either check the client's chart or ask clients whether they have advance directives.
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