A frail 90-year-old resident of a long-term care facility refuses to sign an advanced directive and tells the nurse she "wants everything done" to save her life if she should go into cardiopulmonary arrest. What action by the nurse is ethically and legally indicated?

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Rationale 1: The family's wishes do not supersede the patient's wishes
Rationale 2: The physician's wishes do not supersede those of the patient.
Rationale 3: It is unethical to tell the patient one thing when intending to do another.
Rationale 4: The nurse should support this resident's right to self-determination, but should be certain the resident is aware of what her wishes entail.

A Frail 90-Year-Old Resident of a Long-Term Care Facility Refuses