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The Patient Self-Determination Act of 1991 brought about what changes and nursing issues?
1. The act has allowed people to make decisions in advance about their future health care.
2. Nurses must ensure that the client’s living will or durable power of attorney is understood.
3. Issues such as the “right to die,” assisted suicide, and other ethical dilemmas are of daily concern to nurses in all practice settings.
4. The act assists people with information on what to do with their financial investments.
5. It has increased the scope and accountability of the nurse.

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