Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 67%
Full-length
An alert adult who has terminal cancer says to the home care nurse, 'When the time comes for me to go, I don't want to be in pain and I don't want you to try to resuscitate me. Please promise me you won't.' How should the nurse respond?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Asking about advance directives ensures the client's wishes are documented and legally binding, facilitating appropriate end-of-life care.