To best address the patient's right to self-determination,which of the following questions does the nurse ask at the time the patient is admitted to a nursing facility? (Select all that apply. )

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By asking if the patient understands what a living will and durable power of attorney are (A) and if they have already prepared an advance care directive (B), the nurse is acknowledging the patient's right to make decisions about their own care. By asking if the patient has discussed their end-of-life choices with their family or designated surrogate (D), the nurse is respecting the patient's right to choose who they want to speak for them if they are unable to speak for themselves. By asking if the patient would like help with preparing a living will or durable power of attorney (E), the nurse is offering support for the patient's right to make their own decisions about their care. Asking if the patient is prepared to discuss their end-of-life choices with the nursing staff (C) can be seen as more of a directive from the nurse and may not be the best way to approach the patient's right to self-determination.

To Best Address the Patient's Right to Self-Determination,which of the Following