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ATI VATI LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT REMEDIATION

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ATI VATI LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT REMEDIATION 1. A client asks the nurse what the difference is between a durable power of attorney for health care and a living will. What should the nurse teach t... he client to differentiate the two components of advanced directives? a. A living will is a legal document that expresses the clients wishes regarding medical treatment in the event the client becomes incapacitated and is facing end- of-life issues. Types of treatments that often addressed in a living will are those that have the ability to prolong life, for example cardiopulmonary resuscitation, mechanical ventilation, and feeding by artificial means. Whereas a durable power of attorney for health care or a healthcare proxy is a legal document that designates a health care surrogate which is an individual authorized to make health care decisions for a client who is unable to. The person who serves in this role of the health care surrogate to make decisions for the client should be very familiar with the client’s wishes. Living wills can be difficult to interpret, especially in the face of unexpected circumstances. A durable power of attorney for health care, as an adjunct to a living will, can be a more effective way of ensuring that the client’s decisions about their health care are honored. [Show More]

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