As part of the admission process the nurse asks if the patient has an advance directive.The patient doesn't know for sure.What is the nurse's best response?

A) It is autopsy permission.
B) It is a living will.
C) It is informed consent.
D) It is an organ donation card.

Advance Directive

A legal document specifying an individual's healthcare preferences in the event they become incapable of making decisions due to illness or incapacitation.

Admission Process

The formal procedure through which an individual is accepted into an institution, such as a hospital or school, based on set criteria.

Nurse's Response

The actions or interventions undertaken by a nurse in reaction to various patient conditions, needs, or situations.