A patient admitted to the nursing home for terminal care is determined that he should not receive extraordinary measures such as resuscitation or the use of a ventilator if he stops breathing, or intravenous (IV) fluids or a feeding tube if he is unable to eat or drink. The nurse explains that these desires can best be honored by:
A) signing a do-not-resuscitate (DNR) request.
B) including these desires in his will.
C) filing an advance directive with the health care facility.
D) informing his physician of his desires.
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