The nurse is discussing advanced directives with a client who has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).The client states,"I do not want to be placed on a mechanical ventilator." How does the nurse respond?

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ALS is an adult-onset upper and lower motor neuron disease,characterized by progressive weakness,muscle wasting,and spasticity,eventually leading to paralysis.Once muscles of breathing are involved,the client must include in the advance directives what is to be done when breathing is no longer possible without intervention.The other statements do not address the client's needs.

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