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The Nurse Is Caring for a Terminally Ill Older Patient

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The nurse is caring for a terminally ill older patient who has a living will that excludes pulmonary and cardiac resuscitation.The family expresses a concern that the patient may "change her mind." The nurse best reassures the family by stating


A) "The nursing staff will watch her very closely for any indication she has changed her mind."
B) "We will discuss her wishes with her regularly."
C) "She can change her mind about any provision in the document at any time."
D) "Your mother was very clear about her wishes when she signed the document."

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