Practice Question
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about advance directives. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
"The client can resume control of health care after a temporary loss of competency."
Rationale:
🟡 Advance directives allow clients to assign decision-making authority temporarily if they become incapacitated.
🟡 If competency is regained, the client has the right to resume full control over their care decisions.
🟡 A health care surrogate does not need to be family—any competent adult can be chosen.
🟡 Providers are legally required to follow a valid advance directive unless ethically exempt.
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RN ATI Capstone Proctored Comprehensive Assessment Form B
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- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI EXIT Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Comprehensive Predictor Exam(s)~2024
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