Practice Question
A nurse on a medica-surgical unit is caring for a client who asks about advance directives and states that he wants to appoint a health care proxy. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
"A health care proxy can make decisions for you when you are unable to do so"
Rationale:
◽A health care proxy is a form of advance directive in which the client designates someone to make medical decisions only if they become incapacitated.
◽ The nurse should provide accurate, clear, and supportive education on this topic.
◽The proxy does not need to be a family member, and an attorney is not required to approve it.
◽The timing (such as before surgery) is not as important as ensuring the client understands the proxy’s role and completes the documentation properly.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Leadership & Management
- Answer Choices: 4