The family members of an older adult client are expressing conflict over whether the client should have surgery that is recommended by the provider. The oldest adult child has durable power of attorney for health care for the client. The client is oriented to person, place, and time. Which of the following people has the legal authority to make this health care decision?

The client

The partner

The provider

The oldest adult child

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

The oldest child has durable power of attorney to make healthcare decision on behalf of the client when he is unable to make decisions. However, the client in this case is fully oriented and, therefore, he is legally allowed to make the decision unless he explicitly gives the authority to the partner, provider or oldest child.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

The nurse shows empathy towards the client and respects her wish to not have the procedure

B. This shows a lack of acknowledgement of the client’s emotional distress

C. This shows a lack of empathy and compassion

D. The nurse is reassuring but fails to understand that the client’s concerns may not be about safety.

A. Determine the reasons the nurses are not taking scheduled breaks. B. Provide coverage for the nurses' breaks. C. Review facility policies for taking scheduled breaks. D. Discuss time management strategies with the nurses.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

To address a problem, establishing the root cause of the problem is the primary step. Understanding the reason behind the behavior allows the solutions to be tailored towards this.

The other options provide solutions which should only happen after the root cause of the issue is well understood.

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Correct Answer is A

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Correct Answer is A

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