The nurse has been explaining advance directives to a patient. Which response by the patient would indicate that he has correctly understood the information? "An advance directive is a document
a. Specifying your healthcare intentions should you become unable to make self-directed decisions"
b. Identifying the activities considered to be evidence of quality care"
c. Verifying your understanding of the risks and benefits associated with a procedure"
d. Allowing you the autonomy to leave the hospital when you decide, even if it is against medical advice"
A
An advance directive is a group of instructions stating the patient's healthcare wishes should he become unable to make decisions. The Patient Care Partnership is a document that helps to ensure that patients receive quality care. An informed consent form verifies the patient's understanding of risks and benefits associated with a procedure. An "against medical advice" form allows the patient to leave the hospital against medical advice and releases the hospital of responsibility for the patient.
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