The advanced directive in a client’s chart is dated August 12, 1998.The client’s daughter produces a Power of Attorney for Health Care, dated 2003, which contains different care direction(s). The nurse is supposed to:
A.
follow the 1998 version because it’s part of the legal chart.
B.
follow the 1998 version because the physician’s code order is based on it.
C.
follow the 2003 version, place it in the chart, and communicate the update appropriately.
D.
follow neither until clarified by the unitmanager.
The document dated 2003 supersedes the previous version and should be used as a basis for care direction.
Choices 1 and 2 are incorrect because the 1998 version is now outdated. Choice 4 is incorrect because the nurse can be held negligent for not responding to the 2003 document as directed.Coordinated Care
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