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The ICU nurse caring for a client who has just been declared brain dead can expect to find evidence of the client's wishes regarding organ donation:
Suggested Answer: A
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In most states, indication of organ donor status is found on the driver's license. Evidence in a last will and testament or in a safety deposit box is not readily accessible for decision-making if the need arises. Insurance cards do not contain such information. Another source might be the client's primary care physician's health record documentation.Coordinated Care
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Zachary
6 months ago
Yeah, A is clear. Safety deposit box seems unlikely.
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Lucia
6 months ago
I feel like A is the best choice. Quick reference for emergency staff.
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Alishia
6 months ago
True, but usually it’s on the license. Easier to access.
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Sabina
6 months ago
But what if they didn’t register? Could be in the will too, right?
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Ming
7 months ago
Totally agree, driver's license is the most common place!
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Ligia
7 months ago
Wait, are we sure it's not in the safety deposit box? Seems odd.
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Nobuko
7 months ago
Definitely A, that's where most people indicate their wishes.
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Yuki
8 months ago
I thought it could be in the will too, but not sure.
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Shay
8 months ago
A) on the driver's license is usually the way to go!
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Stefania
8 months ago
Haha, a sticky note in your wallet, Shawna? That's a new one. A is definitely the way to go.
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Mari
8 months ago
D? Really? As if the insurance card would have that information. This exam question is a no-brainer.
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Ezekiel
8 months ago
C is a good guess, but who actually reads their will before they die? A is the obvious choice here.
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Lenna
8 months ago
I don’t recall seeing anything about safety deposit boxes in our studies, so I’m leaning towards the driver's license as the best option.
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Daren
9 months ago
I’m not confident, but I thought organ donation preferences could also be in a will. Is that right?
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Alberta
9 months ago
I feel like I've seen practice questions about this before, and I think the driver's license was the answer in those too.
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Larue
9 months ago
I think I remember that organ donation wishes are often indicated on a driver's license, but I'm not completely sure.
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Kiley
9 months ago
Ugh, I'm not sure. The wording of the question is tripping me up. I'll have to review the material on organ donation again before answering.
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Bambi
9 months ago
A driver's license seems like the most logical place. That's where I'd expect to find that kind of information. I'm feeling pretty confident about this one.
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Matilda
9 months ago
Okay, let me see. The question is asking where the nurse can expect to find the client's organ donation wishes. I'm going to go with A - the driver's license.
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Wilford
10 months ago
I think it’s A) on the driver's license. Many states have that info.
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Shawna
10 months ago
I always keep my organ donation preferences on a sticky note in my wallet. That way, the nurses can't miss it!
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Roxane
10 months ago
Agreed, A makes the most sense. It’s common practice.
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Delpha
10 months ago
A is the correct answer. The driver's license is the most common place to find evidence of organ donation wishes.
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Renay
11 months ago
I'm not sure about this one. The client's wishes could be in their will or insurance card, right? I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Ma
11 months ago
Hmm, I think the answer is probably A. The driver's license is the most common place to find organ donation information.
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Carey
5 months ago
Yeah, it's the easiest way to check for that info.
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Elina
5 months ago
A is the most logical choice for organ donation wishes.
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Avery
6 months ago
I've seen it on licenses too, makes sense.
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Ernie
6 months ago
Definitely, driver's licenses usually have that info.
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Naomi
10 months ago
I agree, A seems like the best option.