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ATI NURS 252 Leadership Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is unconscious and has a living will. The client's family asks if they can make changes to lifesaving measures now that the client is unconscious. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D. The living will states the client's wishes regarding lifesaving measures. This is the appropriate statement for the nurse to make because a living will is a legal document that outlines an individual's preferences for medical treatment in case they are unable to communicate their wishes. It is legally binding and must be followed by healthcare providers.
Therefore, the client's family cannot make changes to lifesaving measures based on their preferences once the client is unconscious.
Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because the Patient Self-Determination Act (PSD
A) outlines a patient's right to make decisions about their healthcare, the durable power of attorney for health care allows a designated individual to make healthcare decisions on behalf of the client, and a living will can only be changed by the client themselves while they are still competent.
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