The patient who is admitted for surgery for resection of a malignant lung tumor has a living will. In addition to making sure a copy of the living will is included with the patient’s electronic medical record, which action does the nurse take?

The nurse is assigned to care for a 14-year-old male who has repeatedly ripped out his IV line and attempted to harm himself with various objects found in the room despite a family member sitting at his bedside around the clock. He is placed in wrist restraints that are secured to the bed per physician order. If the current order was written at 1030, at what time that same day does the order expire?

The patient with a terminal illness wishes not to receive heroic measures to prolong her life should her heart stop beating. The nurse encourages the patient to sign which document to ensure her wishes are followed?