Which information should the practical nurse (PN) collect during admission assessment of a terminally ill client to an acute care facility?

The correct answer is choice C. Health care proxy documentation. Choice A rationale: The name of the funeral home to contact is not immediately relevant during the admission assessment of a terminally ill client. This information can be collected later as part of end-of-life planning but is not critical for the initial assessment. Choice B rationale: While the contact information for the client’s next of kin is important for communication and support, it is not as crucial as health care proxy documentation for making immediate healthcare decisions. Choice C rationale: Health care proxy documentation is essential because it designates someone to make healthcare decisions on behalf of the client if they become unable to do so themselves. This ensures that the client’s healthcare preferences and decisions are respected and followed by the healthcare team. Choice D rationale: The client’s wishes regarding organ donation are important but are often included in the health care proxy documentation. This information is not as immediately critical as the health care proxy documentation during the admission assessment.