Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 84%
Simulated
A client has just been diagnosed with a terminal illness. She decides to execute a living will in the unit and asks the nurse to be the witness of the will. What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
In many jurisdictions, nurses are restricted from witnessing living wills (A) due to potential conflicts of interest. Doctors (B) or attorneys (D) are not required, and family-only witnesses (C) is incorrect, as non-family can witness.