Coronary artery bypass graft

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A patient is admitted for a coronary artery bypass graft (CABG). The patient's sister asks her if she has an advanced directive. The patient states she does not have an advanced directive and will talk to the RN about the matter. The RN understands that her role is to: suggest to the family to choose a power of attorney agent prior to surgery. provide the patient with the hospital's Advanced Directive packet and offer to contact the social worker for further assistance. advise the patient to contact her attorney to draft the document. inform the family a living will is a better option as it can be activated at anytime the patient is deemed incapacitated.

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