It is necessary to have a copy of a `____` in a client's chart prior to any medical treatments in the event the client cannot communicate his or her wishes.

Flashcard 9 - Coordinated Care Flashcard Set for the NCLEX-PN Exam

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living will

Explanation:

A living will is a legal document stating what clients would want to be done medically in the event they could not make that decision themselves due to disease and/or mental incapacity.

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