Question

While recovering from a severe illness, a hospitalized patient states that he wants to change his living will, which he signed nine months ago. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

a. "Check with your admitting health care provider whether a copy is on your chart."
b. "Have you talked with your attorney recently about a living will?"
c. "Your living will can be changed only once each calendar year."
d. "Let me check with someone here in the hospital who can assist you."

Answer 1

B is the correct answer

Answer 2

The most appropriate response is for the nurse to check with someone in the hospital to assist the patient in changing their living will.

Step-by-step explanation:

The most appropriate response by the nurse in this situation is option d. "Let me check with someone here in the hospital who can assist you."

When a patient expresses a desire to change their living will, it is important for the nurse to acknowledge their request and offer assistance. Checking with someone in the hospital who is knowledgeable about the process of changing a living will ensures that the patient receives accurate information and guidance.

It is not necessary for the patient to check with their admitting health care provider or attorney for a copy of their living will, as hospital staff should have access to it. Additionally, there is no restriction on how often a living will can be changed in a calendar year.