A patient with whom the nurse is discussing advance directives asks, What advantage does a durable power of attorney for health care have over a living will? The nurse should reply that a durable power of attorney for health care:
a. Gives your agent the authority to make decisions about your care if you are unable to during any illness.
b. Can be given only to a relative, usually the next of kin, who has your best interests at heart.
c. Authorizes your physician to make decisions about your care that are in your best interest.
d. Can be used only if you have a terminal illness and become incapacitated.
Question 2
A 79-year-old white man tells a visiting nurse, I've been feeling down lately. My family and friends are all dead. My money is running out, and my health is failing. The nurse should analyze this comment as:
a. normal pessimism of older adults.
b. evidence of suicide risk.
c. a cry for sympathy.
d. normal grieving.
Patient conditions not appropriate for elctronic blood pressure measurement
Patient teaching: neck assessment
Scheduling patient appointments by telephone.
An open chamber MRI may be more comfortable for the patient, but images may not be as distinct.
A partnership between the patient and the health care provider.