The nurse on the medical unit is admitting a client. When the nurse asks the client about advance directives, the client states, "I have a living will." Which is the purpose of a living will?
A) Provides specific instructions about type of medications the client requires to sustain life
B) Provides specific instructions about what medical treatment the client chooses to omit or refuse in the event they can no longer make decisions for themselves
C) Provides specific instructions about who will make healthcare decisions if the client cannot
D) Provides specific instructions about how decisions are to be made if the client is unable to make the decisions
Answer: B
There are two types of advanced directives, the living will and the durable power of attorney for health care. The living will provides specific instructions about what medical treatment the client chooses to omit or refuse. The durable power of attorney for health care identifies who will be making healthcare decisions if the client cannot.
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