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Communication and Advance Care Planning ( 7 Questions)

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A nurse is caring for a client who has terminal cancer and is receiving palliative care at home. The client's spouse tells the nurse that they do not want to discuss advance directives with the client because they are afraid of upsetting them.

Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

A "You should respect your spouse's wishes and avoid talking about advance directives."

B "You should tell your spouse that you love them and want to know their preferences for end-of-life care."

C "You should wait until your spouse brings up the topic of advance directives before you talk about it."

D "You should consult a lawyer to prepare advance directives for your spouse in case they become incapacitated."

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