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    RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Proctored Exam

    A nurse is admitting a client who is hesitant to create advance directives due to concerns about affording legal representation. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. While a social worker may assist with resources, legal representation is not required to create advance directives. B. Advance directives do not require legal representation; they can be completed and signed in the presence of witnesses. C. Advance directives must be documented formally; a verbal agreement is not legally binding. D. Medical care is initiated based on current needs, but advance directives should be completed properly rather than postponed for legal assistance.

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