What is the most important advantage of an advance directive? ...

[wrbasek0]

What is the most important advantage of an advance directive?
 
  A) Such a will indicates how property is to be passed on after death and avoids probate for inheritors
  B) It spares the family the burden of making significant decisions for a patient regarding terminal care
  C) It settles the issue of guardianship without the expense of going to court for each incident
  D) It frees health professionals from any liability derived from Do Not Resuscitate orders

Question 2

A nurse is providing care for an 80-year-old patient who experienced an ischemic cerebrovascular accident (CVA) 3 weeks prior.
 
  Which of the following nursing actions is most likely to appropriately address the cognitive changes that have accompanied the patient's stroke? A) Discuss distant past events while avoiding discussions of recent events.
  B) Emphasize written rather than spoken communication on the part of both the patient and the nurse.
  C) Increase the volume of spoken communication as much as possible.
  D) Talk to the patient and give explanations while performing routine care tasks.

[ririgirl15]

Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
An advance directive, or living will, expresses the desire of competent adults regarding terminal care, life-sustaining measures, and other issues pertaining to their death and dying. It has nothing to do with material inheritance, and it may not free staff from liability, depending on state laws. It does, however, spare the family the burden of making significant decisions for a patient at a very difficult time.

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback:
It is beneficial for post-CVA patients to be spoken to and have routine activities explained. While distant memory often remains more intact, it would not be appropriate for the nurse to avoid discussion of current or recent events. It would likely be inappropriate and/or unnecessary to forego spoken communication in favor of written communication. The nurse should speak clearly and distinctly but in not too high a volume.

[wrbasek0]

Thank you

[ririgirl15]

No problemo