Author Question: The nurse is caring for an elder client who has written advance directives. This means that: 1. ... (Read 14 times)

Jkov05 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

The nurse is caring for an elder client who has written advance directives. This means that:

1. The elder has expressed his or her wishes regarding terminal medical treatment and decisions if he or she becomes incapacitated.
2. The elder wrote a living will.
3. The elder has a Do Not Resuscitate order.
4. The elder's family has decided on a medical treatment regimen.

Question 2

An acute onset of confusion is called:

1. Alzheimer's disease
2. Delirium
3. Dementia
4. Depression

SamMuagrove · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1
Two parts of advance directives are the living will and a durable power of attorney.

Answer to Question 2

2
An acute onset of confusion is called delirium.