When clients provide an advanced directive that specifies that no heroic measures be used, the professional should
A) ignore the directive if there is any hope for survival
B) encourage clients to consider moving to a state with an assisted death law
C) encourage clients to keep the details of their directive from their families
D) honor the directive and respect the clients wishes as much as possible
D
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