A patient tells the nurse that he has a "piece of paper" signed by his doctor that says what care he is supposed to get if an ambulance needs to come to his home. Which of the following should the nurse also assess in this patient?

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Persons who have a Physicians Order for Life-Sustaining Treatment form should be advised to complete an advance directive since the physicians order is limited as to what can or cannot be done for the patient at a particular time. This is what the nurse should assess in this patient. A living will, Respecting Choices form, and signed natural death form are all documents that provide direction or planning for care should the person be unable to make decisions regarding their wishes; however, the nurse should assess if the patient has an advance directive.

A Patient Tells the Nurse That He Has a "Piece