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An infection control nurse has identified a problem related to infection control procedures on a medical unit that has a high census of clients diagnosed with tuberculosis. The nurse has decided to conduct an in-service education program for the staff about the required transmission-based precautions. The nurse determines that the program was successful based on which statement by the staff? A nurse completes an afternoon assessment of a client who is a nurse and who is visiting the area on vac...

Question 1 A client with a history of major depression established a psychiatric advance directive that was deemed legally valid. The directive specified that the client did not want electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) at any time. The client is legally competent and has expressed a renewed interest in trying ECT. The nurse should anticipate what event? You Selected: • The advance directive may only be overturned by a court order. Correct response: • The client may revoke or amend the te...