A nurse is caring for a patient who wants to enact a living will after being admitted for a 23-hour observation post outpatient surgery for a benign tumor removal. It has been over 4 hours since the procedure which was done under local anesthesia. There is no significant medical history noted. Which action should the nurse take in order to assist the patient?

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As a nurse, it is not appropriate to serve as a witness to a living will as it can be viewed as a conflict of interest. The patient should seek an independent witness who is not involved in their care.

A Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Wants to Enact