A client has just been diagnosed with a terminal illness. She decides to execute a living will in the unit and asks the nurse to be the witness of the will. What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
A client has just been diagnosed with a terminal illness. She decides to execute a living will in the unit and asks the nurse to be the witness of the will. What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
A. “I’m sorry, but under the law, we’re not allowed to witness living wills.”
[51%]
B. “Let me call the doctor. Maybe he can witness it for you.”
[4%]
C. “Your family are the only people that can serve as witnesses.”
[4%]
D. “Let me call the hospital attorney; he needs to be present when you sign your will.”
[40%]
Statistics
Subject/Lesson
Subject
Leadership & Management
Lesson
Ethical/Legal
Client Need
Test Plan
Management of Care
Related Topic
Advance Directives
Item Type
Item Type
Application
Explanation
Choice A is correct. Nurses and other healthcare workers in the facility where the patient is receiving care are forbidden by law from becoming witnesses.
Choice B is incorrect. This statement is inaccurate. Nurses and other healthcare workers in the facility where the patient is receiving care are forbidden by law from becoming witnesses.
Choice C is incorrect. This statement is false. Witnesses for the signing of the will can be specific individuals; it does not necessarily mean only family.
Choice D is incorrect. The hospital lawyer is not needed to be present in signing the living will.
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