A nurse finds a psychiatric advance directive in the medical record of a patient experiencing psychosis.The directive was executed during a period when the patient was stable and competent.The nurse should:
A) review the directive with the patient to ensure it is current.
B) ensure that the directive is respected in treatment planning.
C) consider the directive only if there is a cardiac or respiratory arrest.
D) encourage the patient to revise the directive in light of the current health problem.
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