Abdul is helping his grandfather put together a living will. He has downloaded a template of the form and is filling in the information his grandfather gives him. He asks his grandfather if they should direct the doctors to cut off artificial nutrition and hydration. His grandfather agrees since he does not want to be kept alive if he is deemed brain dead. Abdul then asks if his grandfather would like lifesaving efforts such as intubation to help him breathe if he cannot do so on his own. Abdul’s grandfather gets frustrated, wondering why he must make all these choices. What might be the BEST way for Abdul to encourage his grandfather to answer all the questions in his living will?
A.
Abdul should explain that the more specific his grandfather’s living will is, the more likely he will receive the care he would like.
B.
Abdul should say that if his grandfather doesn’t want to make some of these decisions, it’s best not to fill out a living will at all.
C.
Abdul should tell his grandfather that his answers don’t really matter because in the end, the doctors will decide anyway.
D.
Abdul should say that he needs to fill out a form in order to apply for the grandfather’s Medicare