A client with end-stage renal disease has appointed his son to ...

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A client with end-stage renal disease has appointed his son to make decisions in the event that he is not able to. The nurse understands that the client is displaying autonomy in using which type of advance care planning?
 
  A) Dying declaration exception to hearsay
  B) Living will
  C) Health care proxy
  D) Durable health care power of attorney

Question 2

The nurse is providing care for a group of siblings following the unexpected death of their father. The nurse should recognize which of the following principles about children and the death of a parent?
 
  A) Most children are able to adapt to the death of a parent, provided they are supported.
  B) The grief process undergone by children normally excludes active mourning.
  C) The emotional trauma of losing a parent is not experienced fully until adulthood.
  D) Children typically move through the grieving process much more quickly than adults.

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: D
A durable health care power of attorney or health care proxy permits an individual to name a health care decision maker or surrogate to make medical decisions in the event that the individual is unable to make these decisions or give informed consent. Dying declaration exception to hearsay allows statements referred to as death bed declarations to be honored by the medical and nursing staff. A living will is a document filled out by the client with specific instructions addressing issues of CPR, life support, and emergency measures.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
It has been found that most children and adolescents can adapt effectively to the death of a parent and even learn and grow from the experience; however, they cannot do it alone. Children mourn, and the trauma of losing a parent is not delayed until adulthood. Children do not necessarily go through the stages of grief more quickly than adults.

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