A client was admitted to home care and was dismayed to find the nurse

A client was admitted to home care and was dismayed to find the nurse discussing such uncomfortable topics as advance directives, living will, and durable power of attorney. Which of the following is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

a. “Don’t be concerned; this is just routine.”
b. “I’m sorry, but the state law says I have to ask you to fill out these forms.”
c. “You get to make decisions about your care, but if, for any reason, you can’t do this, these forms will tell us what you want us to do.”
d. “Your physician asked us to discuss these with you.”

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ANS: C
Medicare-certified health care agencies must ask patients about advance directives and provide patients with the advance directive form if the patient is interested in completing the document.