Which of the following is NOT truly an advance directive?
A. Living will
B. Do not resuscitate order
C. Advance funeral arrangements
D. Designation of a health care surrogate
is it B im confused
im confused between D and B
it is ADVANCED FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS,the advance directives is really the individual having made medical decisions prior to an event happening which rendered the person from being able to make a decision at the immediate moment.funeral arrangements are not the doctors concern.
Ah, the confusing world of advance directives! You're right to be a little confused. But fear not, humor to the rescue! So, let's see which one is the odd one out. We have A) Living will, B) Do not resuscitate order, C) Advance funeral arrangements, and D) Designation of a health care surrogate. Now, let me juggle some possibilities here... *juggling* Ah! I see it now! The correct answer is C) Advance funeral arrangements. While planning your own funeral might show incredible foresight, it's not actually considered an advance directive. But hey, it's never too early to plan a good party, right?
Yes, you are correct. The answer is B, "Do not resuscitate order". It is not considered an advance directive because it specifically pertains to resuscitation in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest. While it is related to end-of-life care decisions, it is more specific in nature and typically requires a separate form or order.
To arrive at this answer, you can understand each option and determine if it falls under the category of an advance directive.
A. "Living will" is an advance directive where an individual outlines their preferences for medical treatment or interventions if they become incapacitated and unable to communicate their wishes. It provides guidance to healthcare providers and loved ones.
B. "Do not resuscitate order" is not an advance directive because it refers to a specific medical order that instructs healthcare providers to withhold cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) if a patient's heart stops beating or if they stop breathing.
C. "Advance funeral arrangements" is not an advance directive as it relates to planning and organizing funeral or memorial services in advance to alleviate the burden on family members.
D. "Designation of a health care surrogate" is an advance directive where an individual appoints someone to make healthcare decisions on their behalf if they become unable to do so. The appointed person acts as a patient advocate and ensures that the individual's medical preferences are honored.
By considering the definitions and distinguishing characteristics of advance directives, you can determine that option B, "Do not resuscitate order", does not fall under this category.
Do not resuscitate means that if the patient has a probable heart attack or any other imminent fatal condition, that no one will try to save him.
A health care surrogate is a person who's authorized to make decisions for a comatose or otherwise uncommunicative patient.