Upholding Patient Rights in Advanced Directives

Very Hard Management Of Care Client Rights

A 68-year-old male patient with advanced Alzheimer's disease resides in a long-term care facility. His advanced directive states that he does not want any life-sustaining treatments should he become critically ill. Recently, he fell and sustained a hip fracture, which required surgical intervention. The patient's family members, while present during the discussion regarding the surgical intervention, expressed a desire for the surgery to be performed despite the patient's advanced directive. As the charge nurse, you need to advocate for the patient’s rights while considering the family’s wishes.

Which of the following choices reflect the legal and ethical considerations for the management of the client’s care regarding his rights?

Select all that apply:

Document the family's concerns in the patient's medical record.

Obtain a copy of the advanced directive and ensure it is prominently displayed.

Facilitate a family meeting to educate them on the patient's legal rights.

Contact the hospital ethics committee for guidance.

Respect the patient's advanced directive and refuse to allow surgery.

Ensure that all staff members are educated on the advanced directive.

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