Ethical Practice in Advance Directives

Hard Management Of Care Ethical Practice

A nurse is nearing the completion of her shift when she is approached by a patient who requests assistance with the completion of an advance directive. The patient expresses concern about the circumstances surrounding their upcoming surgery and wishes to ensure their wishes are respected should they become incapacitated. Considering the ethical implications of this request, which of the following actions should the nurse consider important to facilitate an ethical practice in this situation?

Select all that apply:

Provide the patient with information about their rights regarding advance directives.

Encourage the patient to consult with a lawyer to complete the process.

Ensure that the patient understands the potential outcomes of their surgical procedure.

Assist the patient in documenting their wishes in the medical record.

Offer to contact a social worker to explore the patient's concerns further.

Respect the patient’s autonomy by not influencing their decisions.

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