On a patient's admission to the hospital,a nurse asks the patient whether he has a living will or durable power of attorney for healthcare.He states he does and provides a copy for the chart.The basis for the nurse's inquiry is which of the following?

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The PSDA require healthcare facilities to provide patients with information on advance directives on admission.HIPAA protects a patient's medical information.The Code of Ethics for Nurses provides guidelines to nurses on acceptable and expected professional behaviors and practices.The Patient Care Partnership provides patients with their rights and what to expect during hospitalization.

On a Patient's Admission to the Hospital,a Nurse Asks the Patient