Author Question: A legal document that states a client's health-related wishes such as a preference for pain ... (Read 27 times)

lunatika · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A legal document that states a client's health-related wishes such as a preference for pain management if the client becomes terminally ill and also allows the client's daughter to direct his or her care, is a(an):

A) will.
B) standard of care.
C) license.
D) advance directive.

Question 2

The client being admitted to the oncology unit conveys his wishes regarding resuscitation in the event of cardiopulmonary arrest. The nurse advises the client that it would be in his best interest to obtain which document?

A) A will
B) A living will
C) Proof of health care power of attorney
D) A proxy directive

Madisongo23 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: D
Feedback:
Clients communicate their wishes to health care providers by verbally participating in health care decision making and by employing written documents called advance directives.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Feedback:
A living will is an advance directive that specifies the type of medical treatment clients do or do not want to receive should they be unable to speak for themselves in a terminal or permanently unconscious condition.