Question

tells the nurse he does not want to be resuscitated if his breath stops. what action should the nurse implement?

Answer 1

Ask the client if he has discussed this decision with his physician is the action the nurse should implement.

So the correct answer is option B

Advance directives are written statements of an individual's choices for medical care. Verbal directives may be given to a healthcare provider in the presence of two witnesses with specific instructions. To obtain this prescription, the patient should discuss his preferences with the physician (B). (A) is insufficient to carry out the client's request without violating the law. The client's wishes are legally protected by (C and D), yet the current request necessitates additional action. To obtain this prescription, the patient should discuss his preferences with the physician (B). (A) is insufficient to carry out the client's request without violating the law. The client's wishes are legally protected by (C and D), yet the current request necessitates additional action.

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The complete question is

A male client with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) develops cryptococcal meningitis and tells the nurse he does not want to be resuscitated if his breathing stops. What action should the nurse implement?

Document the client's request in the medical record.

Ask the client if this decision has been discussed with his healthcare provider.

Inform the client that a written, notarized advance directive, is required to withhold resuscitation efforts.

Advise the client to designate a person to make healthcare decisions when the client is unable to do so.