An 87-year-old woman has a history of depression and hypothyroidism. She was recently diagnosed as having breast cancer.
Her daughter tells her health care provider that her mother cannot participate in decision making about her care because she is too old. Which of the following statements is true about decision-making capacity?
A) Determination of decision-making capacity is based on the older adult's diagnosis and chronologic age.
B) The older adult has decision-making capacity if she understands most of the risks and benefits of medical treatment.
C) The older adult needs to understand the issues involved in decision making and communicate about them.
D) Decision-making capacity of older adults is always determined by a mental health judge.
Question 2
A 76-year-old Hispanic woman has been admitted to the hospital. There are no advance directives in the chart. Which of the following questions will best prepare the nurse to begin a dialogue with this client about advance directives?
A) With whom do you talk to about your health care decisions?
B) I see that you have no advanced directives on your chart, could you tell me about that?
C) Is there someone we should call to join us while we discuss your care?
D) Tell me about your living arrangements; do you live alone or with others?
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