A Competent Older Adult Patient Has an Advance Directive That

A competent older adult patient has an advance directive that expresses the patient's desire to avoid resuscitation and heroic life support measures. The patient's family, however, is not supportive of this directive and plans to contest the living will. Which nursing action is appropriate based on the current situation?

A) Notify the hospital attorney.
B) Contact the social services department.
C) Place the document on the patient's medical record.
D) Explain to the patient that the conflict could invalidate the document.