A nurse is admitting a client to the medical-surgical unit. The Patient Self-Determination Act requires the nurse to perform which of the following actions during the admission process?

The correct answer is A: Document in the client's medical record if the client has advance directives. This is in line with the Patient Self-Determination Act, which requires healthcare providers to inform patients of their right to make decisions about their own medical care, including the right to have advance directives. By documenting this information in the client's medical record, the nurse ensures that the client's wishes regarding their medical care are known and respected.

Choice B is incorrect because the act does not require the nurse to ensure the client has an attorney for end-of-life documents. Choice C is incorrect because providing end-of-life education is not mandated by the act unless requested by the client. Choice D is incorrect because the act does not require the nurse to provide a list of eligible individuals who can serve as a health care proxy.