Practice Question
A nurse is admitting a client who is scheduled for an elective surgery. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to verify the status of the client's advance directives?
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Correct Answer:
Ask the client whether they have advance directives.
Rationale:
🟢The nurse’s role is to assess and verify if a client has advance directives upon admission.
🟢This step ensures that the client’s wishes regarding treatment and end-of-life care are known and documented accurately.
🟢It demonstrates respect for autonomy and informed decision-making in healthcare.
🟢If the client does not have an advance directive, the nurse should provide education about their right to complete one.
🟢This action is part of the admission assessment process and aligns with ethical and legal standards in nursing practice.
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exit Exam(s)
- Domain: Exit Exam(s)~2025
- Answer Choices: 4