Understanding Advance Directives

Medium Management Of Care Advance Directives

A registered nurse is reviewing advance directives with a group of patients in a healthcare facility. Advance directives are legal documents that allow individuals to outline their preferences for medical treatment in the event they become unable to communicate their wishes. During the discussion, the nurse emphasizes the importance of understanding these documents. Which of the following statements about advance directives are true? Select all that apply.

Select all that apply:

Advance directives must be notarized to be valid.

Patients can change or revoke advance directives at any time.

Advance directives may include a living will and durable power of attorney for healthcare.

Healthcare providers must honor advance directives unless they conflict with institutional policies.

Advance directives take effect only when a patient is declared terminally ill.

Patients should discuss their advance directives with family members and healthcare providers.

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