A nurse is admitting a client to the long-term care facility. During the admission process, the nurse asks the client if they have an advance directive and the client says no. How should the nurse respond?
The nurse is working with a client who has decided to be designated as a DNR (do not resuscitate). Which of the following actions should the nurse ensure are complete in order for the DNR to be appropriately implemented? Select all that apply.
Which best describes a psychiatric advance directive?
A client is admitted to the hospital for surgery and the nurse discovers that the client has a living will. In addition to placing a copy of the document on the client’s chart, what would be a priority action for the nurse?
A client in the cardiac ICU had a myocardial infarction. The client does not have an advance directive. What are potential reasons for noncompletion of advance directives? Select all that apply.
An older adult client who has been diagnosed with lymphoma does not have a living will in place, but has filled out a values history. Which of the following is associated with this type of directive? Select all that apply.
The nurse is caring for a 70-year-old client diagnosed with pneumonia. The treatment plan includes antibiotics, breathing treatments, and incentive spirometer use. The client is alert and oriented to person, place, time, and situation. They are on 2L nasal cannula without any signs or symptoms of distress. The client states, “I do not want to have any antibiotics, I just want this to run its course.” The nurse knows this client has a durable power of attorney. Which of the following should the nurse do?
A nurse is filling out paperwork with a client who is being admitted to the hospital. The nurse asks the client if he has an advance directive. Which response from the client indicates understanding of a power of attorney document?
A client is being admitted to the hospital for surgery. Which best describes an example of an assessment parameter used by the nurse to determine if the client has an advance directive?
A client is having a yearly well visit and asks the nurse, “If I appoint a power of attorney do I lose my right to make medical decisions?” Which of the following responses is best?
