On admission the patient provides the nurse a copy of their living will. The nurse understands that this document will do which of the following?
a. Designate a family member to make health care decisions for him
b. Provide information regarding a medication error
c. Give directions regarding end-of-life care
d. Provide DNR instructions
C
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A This is not part of the living will.
B This is not part of the living will.
C A living will provides information about the patient's wishes to be followed if he is no longer able to make those decisions.
D This is not part of the living will.
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