ATI CAPSTONE Community and Leadership Review 2023/2024

ATI CAPSTONE Community and Leadership Review 2023/2024 nurse responsibilities w/ informed consent - - Witness informed consent - ensure provider have client necessary info - ensure pt understood info and is competent to give consent - have pt sign informed consent form - notify HCP if pt has more questions - document reinforcement of info given by HCP - document questions pt had were forwarded to HCP - document use of interpreter advanced directives - - purpose of advanced directives is to communicate a pt's wishes regarding end of life care should the pt become unable to do so - all clients admitted should be asked if they have one - pt who doesn't have one should be given info that outlines their rights r/t healthcare decisions and how to formulate advanced directives living will - - legal document that expresses client's wishes regarding medical treatment in the event the client becomes incapacitated and is facing end-of-life issues durable power of attorney for health care - - document that designates a health care proxy, who is authorized make health care decisions for a client who is unable provider's prescriptions - - unless a DNR or AND prescription is written, the nurse should initiate CPR when a client has no pulse or respirations. - The written prescription for. DNR should be placed in the client's medical record nursing role in advanced directives - - provide written info regarding advanced directives - document the client's advanced directives status - ensure advanced directives are current and reflect pt decisions - recognize clients choice takes priority when there is conflict between the client and family or client and hcp - inform all members of health care team of client's advanced directives criminal law - - subsection of public law and relates to the relationship of an individual w/ the govt - can be a felony or misdemeanor felony - - serious crime or homicide misdemeanor - - less serious crime or petty theft