Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 78%
Simulated
A nurse is providing teaching to a client about advance directive. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The correct answer is B: My durable power of attorney for health care is part of my advance directives. This statement indicates understanding because a durable power of attorney for health care is a legal document that allows an individual to appoint someone to make healthcare decisions on their behalf if they are unable to do so. Advance directives include both living wills and durable powers of attorney for health care. Therefore, acknowledging that the durable power of attorney for health care is part of advance directives demonstrates comprehension of the topic.
Incorrect Answers:
A: Once I sign my living will, a family member must co-sign it - This is incorrect as a living will does not require a family member to co-sign.
C: I will wait until I have a serious health problem to sign my advance directives - This is incorrect as advance directives should be completed before a health crisis occurs.
D: My doctor will need to provide approval for the decisions outlined in my living will - This is incorrect as the decisions in a living will are made
Incorrect Answers:
A: Once I sign my living will, a family member must co-sign it - This is incorrect as a living will does not require a family member to co-sign.
C: I will wait until I have a serious health problem to sign my advance directives - This is incorrect as advance directives should be completed before a health crisis occurs.
D: My doctor will need to provide approval for the decisions outlined in my living will - This is incorrect as the decisions in a living will are made