NCLEX Practice · Ethics and Law
NCLEX Question: A nurse is caring for a patient who is unable…
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A nurse is caring for a patient who is unable to make decisions due to a cognitive impairment. The patient does not have an advance directive or designated healthcare proxy. What is the nurse's priority action?
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