Understanding Advance Directives

Hard Management Of Care Advance Directives

As a registered nurse working on a medical-surgical unit, you are developing a patient care plan for a 72-year-old client who has just been diagnosed with terminal cancer. The client is alert and oriented but faces significant health challenges that may impact their decision-making capacity. The healthcare team has discussed the importance of advance directives with the patient and their family. Which of the following statements about advance directives should the healthcare team ensure are communicated clearly to the patient and their family?

Select all that apply:

Advance directives must be witnessed or notarized to be valid.

The patient has the right to refuse any medical treatment.

Advance directives can be revoked at any time by the patient.

Healthcare providers must honor and respect the wishes reflected in the advance directive.

Advance directives can include a living will as well as a durable power of attorney for healthcare.

Patients should review and update their advance directives regularly to reflect their current wishes.

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