Practice Question
A nurse is caring for a client who has a terminal illness and has a living will that contains a do-not-resuscitate prescription. The client's partner says to the nurse, "I want my partner to be resuscitated if needed." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
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Correct Answer:
"We can review your partner's wishes."
Rationale:
🟦 A living will is a legal document that expresses the client’s autonomous medical wishes, including DNR directives.
🟦 The nurse should support client-centered decision making, meaning the client’s wishes take priority over the partner’s preferences.
🟦 Reviewing the client's stated wishes helps clarify what the client legally chose, reducing confusion and guiding care appropriately.
🟦 This response is therapeutic, respects autonomy, and avoids conflict while reinforcing the legal validity of the advance directive.
❌ Incorrect Answers
❌ “Let’s discuss this with your partner’s provider” — The provider cannot override a valid living will.
❌ “Why do you want your partner resuscitated…?” — Non-therapeutic, confrontational, and judgmental.
❌ “I can talk to your partner about changing the living will” — The client is terminally ill; the nurse should not suggest altering legal documents.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Fundamentals of Nursing
- Answer Choices: 4