The nurse is caring for a client who has a living will. The client's adult child insists that 'everything be done.' What should guide the nurse's actions?

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AThe wishes expressed by the adult child
BThe unit's standard resuscitation policy
CThe client's documented advance directive
DThe nurse's personal judgment about prognosis

✓ Correct answer: C. The client's documented advance directive A valid advance directive (living will) expresses the client's own wishes and legally directs care. The client's documented decisions take precedence over family preferences. The nurse should support the family while honoring the client's directive.

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