NCLEX-RN

Category - Care Management

A female client asks the nurse what she should do with copies of her advance directives. The nurse tells the client that the copies of advance directives should be:
  1. Kept in the client’s safe deposit box
  2. Given to the lawyer who assisted in the creation of the advance directive
  3. Given to each healthcare institution from which the client obtains services
  4. Kept confidential
Explanation
Answer: C - A copy of advance directives should be given to the client’s representative, client’s successor representative, client’s physician, and every health care institution upon entry. Advance directives must not be kept in a safe deposit box as access is limited to certain hours and conditions.
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