Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 72%
Simulated
A nurse on a medica-surgical unit is caring for a client who asks about advance directives and states that he wants to appoint a health care proxy. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
A health care proxy makes decisions when the client cannot . Family is not required , timing isn't tied to procedures , and attorney approval isn't needed .