Advance Care Planning Is the Process of Planning for a Time

Advance care planning is the process of planning for a time when older adults may not have the mental capacity to make decisions about their health care. Mrs. Jaworski, 75 years of age, has designated her daughter as her substitute decision maker if she is unable to speak for herself. Mrs. Jaworski is admitted to hospice care after a lengthy illness. What is the nurse's role in assisting this patient with advance care planning?

A) Require Mrs. Jaworski to complete an advance directive.
B) Provide legal information to Mrs. Jaworski and then help complete the advance directive.
C) Complete the advance directive and have Mrs. Jaworski sign the document before she loses consciousness.
D) Serve as a resource person ready to answer questions Mrs. Jaworski may have about end-of-life decision making.