A client who is to have brain surgery has a signed advance directive in the medical record. In what situation should this document be used?a. Discharge planning is not covered by insurance.b. Client cannot consent to his or her own surgery.c. Postoperative complications occur that require additional treatment.d. In case of the client's death, there will be directions about which client's belongings are to be given to family members.

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1. A client who is to have brain surgery has a signed advance directive in the medical record. In what situation should this document be used?

a. Discharge planning is not covered by insurance.

b. Client cannot consent to his or her own surgery.

c. Postoperative complications occur that require additional treatment.

d. In case of the client's death, there will be directions about which client's belongings are to be given to family members.