The Patient Self-Determination Act

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse about the Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA). Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching? “A witness is legally required to sign a client’s living will.” “Advance directives do not apply to clients receiving mental health care – “A client can verbally designate a durable power of attorney.” “The PSDA becomes applicable when a diet reaches 65 years of age”