NCLEX-PN

Answer: A - Advance directives list the medical treatment that the client wishes to be done or not done if the client is unable to make a decision or becomes terminally ill. The nurse’s role involves ensuring that the client is provided with enough information about his or her care options and ensuring that all health care workers are aware of the directions of the advance directive. Generally, there should be two witnesses in order to execute the directive, neither of whom can be a relative or the physician. The nurse can act as one of the witness and must document the event accordingly.