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NCLEX-RN

Category - Care Management

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Suzanne is the adult daughter of Ralph, an end-stage Alzheimer’s client. Ralph did not name anyone to make decisions on his behalf and did not leave directions for medical decisions. Suzanne may make which of the following decisions on Ralph’s behalf?
  1. Medical decisions, such as DNR's.
  2. Financial decisions.
  3. Suzanne may NOT make any decisions.
  4. A and B
Explanation
Answer: A - If a client is unable to make decisions for himself and has not completed a living will or advance directive, family members may help make medical decisions on the client’s behalf. This does not include permission to make financial decisions or change the clients will. If a living will and/or advance directive is in place, the client’s instructions must be honored and will supersede the family’s wishes.
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