The nurse is assessing a newly admitted client. What should the nurse include when discussing advanced directives with this client? Select all that apply
1. It is the same for every state
2. It is sometimes called a living will
3. It includes preferences for health care
4. A copy is placed in the medical record
5. It specifies treatments desired at end of life
2, 3, 4, 5
Rationale 1: Advance directives documents vary from state to state.
Rationale 2: An advance directive is sometimes called a living will.
Rationale 3: An advance directive reflects the client's preferences for health care.
Rationale 4: A copy of the advance directive is placed in the client's chart.
Rationale 5: An advance directive specifies medical treatments the client wants at the end of life.
Global Rationale:An advance directive is sometimes called a living will. It includes preferences for health care. A copy is placed in the client's medical record. This document specifies treatments desired at end of life.
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