RN Exam Practice
Management of CareQuestion 19 of 2368

Under the Patient Self Determination Act, which action must the facility take when a client is admitted?

  1. Ask the client to name a preferred provider
  2. Ask a family member to decide on the client's care
  3. Ask the client to waive the right to self-determination
  4. Ask the client about advance directives and care wishes
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Correct answer: Ask the client about advance directives and care wishes

Clients must be asked about advance directives and care wishes and be taught about their rights. These conversations are documented.

Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Scope of Practice: Patient Self Determination Act. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Management of Care"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026