A client admitted with a non-life-threatening illness says, "I was asked to fill out an advance directive when I was admitted, but I was too stressed. What was it all about?" How does the nurse respond?
A. Advance directives are only for those individuals who are severely ill.
B. Advance directives allow a client to convey his or her wishes about health care ahead of time.
C. Most Americans have an advance directive in place; you will need to see a lawyer.
D. You should have completed the paperwork before you were admitted.