A nurse is teaching a client about advance directives. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

Rationale: A. "My provider will make my health care decisions if I complete advance directives.": Advance directives are designed to communicate the client’s own wishes regarding medical care, not to give the provider decision-making authority. The client retains the right to guide their care through these legal documents. B. "A living will is a document that includes my wishes about health care decisions.": This statement demonstrates understanding because a living will specifies the client’s preferences for medical treatments, such as resuscitation or life-sustaining measures, in the event they are unable to communicate their wishes. C. "My partner needs to be present as a witness when I sign a living will.": Witness requirements vary by state, but typically a living will requires impartial adult witnesses, not necessarily a partner, to prevent conflicts of interest. Believing the partner must be present reflects a misunderstanding of legal requirements. D. "Advance directives outline who inherits my material possessions in the event of my death.": This describes a will, not an advance directive. Advance directives pertain to medical care decisions, not the distribution of property or assets.