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A resident's advance directive states her wishes about life-sustaining treatment. The aide should:
- A.Ignore it because aides do not need to know
- B.Change it if family disagrees in the hallway
- C.Respect the document, follow the care plan, and report questions to the nurse
- D.Tell other residents about its contents
Correct answer
C. Respect the document, follow the care plan, and report questions to the nurse
Why
Advance directives express a resident's wishes and must be respected as part of the care plan. The aide follows the plan, protects confidentiality, and refers questions to the nurse.
Content outline: Role of the Nurse Aide - Legal and Ethical Behavior: Advance Directives · From the Role of the Nurse Aide practice bank (RA-044).