Nurse Z has been assigned to care for Mrs.D,a trauma patient with bilateral femoral spiral fractures and a torn spleen,which was removed two days ago.Mrs.D confides to Nurse Z that she agreed to an advance directive when she entered the hospital,but now she is not so sure this is what she wants.Mrs.D asks if this is normal for her to feel this way.Which element of the University of Colorado Hospital Model should Nurse Z consider first in this situation?

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Of the nine possible elements utilized in the University of Colorado Hospital Model,patient preferences would be the most appropriate in this situation,as it includes discussion,documentation,and implementation of the patient's wishes regarding advance directives,pain management,etc.Even though having Nurse Z consult the patient's health care practitioner (clinical expertise)is also indicated,the primary need for this patient is to have her questions answered and some discussion of her concern.

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