The nurse has been explaining advance directives to a patient. Which response by the patient would indicate that he has correctly understood the information? "An advance directive is a document:
1) Specifying your health care intentions should you become unable to make self-directed decisions."
2) Identifying the activities considered to be evidence of quality care."
3) Verifying your understanding of the risks and benefits associated with a procedure."
4) Allowing you the autonomy to leave the hospital when you decide, even if it is against medical advice."
ANS: 1
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