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A competent elderly patient has a living will that states to avoid resuscitation and heroic life support measures. The family members are not supportive of this directive. Which of the following actions by the nurse is the most appropriate?
1. Place the document on the chart.
2. Contact the Social Services department.
3. Notify the hospital attorney.
4. Explain to the patient that the conflict could invalidate the document.
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1 -- The patient is competent and the wishes of the patient must take priority. The document should first be placed on the chart and the physician notified. If there are concerns about the authenticity of the document, the Social Services department or the unit supervisor will need to be contacted. A lack of support by the family does not invalidate the document.
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