
A nurse finds a psychiatric advance directive in the medical record of a patient currently 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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