A competent older adult patient has a living will that expresses the patient's desire to avoid resuscitation and heroic life support measures.The patient's family,however,is not supportive of this directive and plans to contest the living will.Which nursing action is appropriate based on the current situation?

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Placing the living will on the patient's medical record ensures that it is recognized and followed by the healthcare team. It is important to ensure that the patient's wishes are respected and that the family is aware of the patient's end-of-life decisions. While notifying the hospital attorney and contacting social services may be appropriate in some situations, they are not necessary in this case. It is also not appropriate to suggest that the conflict could invalidate the document, as the patient's right to make their own healthcare decisions should be respected regardless of family opinion.

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