The nurse is caring for an elderly client who has written advanced medical directives. Which of the following best describes what this means?
a. The client has made decisions regarding treatment if he becomes incapacitated.
b. The client has a living will.
c. The client has a Do Not Resuscitate order.
d. The client's family has decided on a med-ical treatment regimen.
ANS: A
Two parts of advance directives are the living will and a durable power of attorney. An advance directive indicates treatment choices if clients become incapacitated. A living will allows the cli-ent to express the wishes regarding the use of medical treatments in the event of a terminal ill-ness. A Do Not Resuscitate order is a specific order from a physician not to use cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
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