An 81-year-old adult suffered an ischemic stroke 6 days ago. The ...

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An 81-year-old adult suffered an ischemic stroke 6 days ago. The client has failed to regain consciousness since the event. The care team has approached the client's family to obtain their views on inserting a feeding tube.
 
  Which of the following documents will allow the family to make a decision on the parent's behalf?
 
  A) A do not resuscitate (DNR) order
  B) A living will
  C) A durable power of attorney for health care
  D) A will

Question 2

In which of the following situations would a living will provide clear direction to the care and treatment of the individual involved?
 
  A) Mr. Penny, age 81, has been diagnosed with bone cancer, is experiencing severe pain, and has been presented with treatment options.
  B) Ms. Jelic, age 78, has been brought to the emergency department after falling on an escalator.
  C) Mrs. Kerr, age 77, has been admitted to hospital with an electrolyte imbalance secondary to an accidental overdose of diuretics.
  D) Mr. Jimenez, age 84, has suffered a severe hemorrhagic stroke and is unconscious and unlikely to survive.

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
A durable power of attorney for health care is an advance directive that takes effect whenever someone cannot, for any reason, provide informed consent for health care treatment decisions. A will, a DNR order, or a living will do not confer this authority on the client's family member.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
Living wills are legal documents whose purpose is to allow people to specify the type of medical treatment they would want or not want if they become incapacitated as a result of terminal illness. A limitation of living will directives is that they apply only to situations in which the person is considered terminally ill, whereas advance directives apply to a broader range of circumstances.

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Gracias!