Practice Question
A nurse is giving preoperative instructions to a patient scheduled for surgery. The patient tells the nurse, "l will prepare my advance directives before I come to the hospital." Which statement shows the client understands advance directives?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
I plan to write that I do not want them to keep me on a breathing machine.
Rationale:
💎This statement demonstrates a clear understanding of advance directives, which are legal documents allowing clients to express their preferences for life-sustaining treatment in the event of incapacity.
💎The client specifically mentions mechanical ventilation, one of the key decisions outlined in most advance directives.
💎 It reflects autonomy in care and aligns with ethical and legal standards for informed decision-making in healthcare.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Fundamentals of Nursing
- Answer Choices: 4
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