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Bianca Carter
on Dec 06, 2024
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The nurse is discussing end of life care with Mrs.Masters,a 61-year-old mother of two grown daughters.She has terminal uterine cancer.Mrs.Masters is very clear about the care she wishes to receive,and does not want to leave any difficult decisions to her daughters.Which of the following best describes the appropriate legal document to provide health providers with direction for future care for Mrs.Masters?
A) Living will
B) Advance directive
C) Proxy directive
D) Power of attorney
Terminal Uterine Cancer
A stage of uterine cancer where the disease has progressed to an advanced state, and treatment is no longer aimed at cure but at palliation.
Legal Document
An official paper that records agreements, understandings, rights, or obligations enforceable by law.
Advance Directive
A statement the client makes prior to receiving health care specifying the client’s desires regarding health care decisions.
- Understand the legal and ethical aspects of advance care planning and directives.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the legal and ethical aspects of advance care planning and directives.