The nurse admits a patient to the hospital medical-surgical unit of the hospital. During the admission process, the nurse asks whether or not the patient has an advance directive. The basis for the nurse's inquiry is:

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Patient advocacy is the basis for the nurse's inquiry about an advance directive. This role involves ensuring that the patient's wishes and preferences regarding healthcare decisions are known and can be followed, especially in situations where the patient might not be able to communicate their wishes directly.

The Nurse Admits a Patient to the Hospital Medical-Surgical Unit