Which of the following BEST describes an advance directive?

Choice A rationale
Asking why the patient hasn’t shared their feelings with their family is not therapeutic. It can come across as judgmental and may not encourage open communication.
Choice B rationale
Asking the patient to tell more about how they are feeling is therapeutic. It shows empathy and encourages the patient to express their emotions, which can be helpful in processing their feelings.
Choice C rationale
Telling the patient they are probably very depressed is not therapeutic. It labels their feelings and may not encourage further discussion.
Choice D rationale
Suggesting the patient talk with their family about their career is not relevant to the patient’s current emotional state and concerns.

Choice A rationale
Evaluation is the phase of the nursing process where the nurse assesses the effectiveness of the interventions and determines whether the patient’s goals have been met. Checking blood sugar before administering insulin is not part of the evaluation phase.
Choice B rationale
Assessment is the phase of the nursing process where the nurse gathers information about the patient’s condition. Checking the client’s blood sugar before administering insulin is an assessment activity, as it involves collecting data to determine the patient’s current blood glucose level.
Choice C rationale
Planning is the phase of the nursing process where the nurse develops a plan of care based on the assessment data. Checking blood sugar is not part of the planning phase; it is an assessment activity.
Choice D rationale
Implementation is the phase of the nursing process where the nurse carries out the interventions outlined in the plan of care. While administering insulin is part of the implementation phase, checking blood sugar is an assessment activity that occurs before the implementation of the intervention.