After teaching a client about advance directives, a nurse assesses the client's understanding. Which statement indicates the client correctly understands the teaching?
a. "An advance directive will keep my children from selling my home when I'm old."
b. "An advance directive will be completed as soon as I'm incapacitated and can't think for myself."
c. "An advance directive will specify what I want done when I can no longer make decisions about health care."
d. "An advance directive will allow me to keep my money out of the reach of my family."
ANS: C
An advance directive is a written document prepared by a competent individual that specifies what, if any, extraordinary actions a person would want taken when he or she can no longer make decisions about personal health care. It does not address issues such as the client's residence or financial matters.
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