[Verified Answer]: An older adult client has been diagnosed…

An older adult client has been diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer disease and is opposed to future hospital admissions when their health declines. The client’s adult child advocates for hospital admissions whenever necessary, stating, “My parent will need to get professional care at some point in the future.” What approach to decision-making and care planning should the team encourage first? Reassure the client about the quality of care and improved outcomes associated with hospital care. Encourage the client to appoint someone other than the adult child as a health care proxy. Meet with the client and adult child together and discuss possible benefits of a do not resuscitate (DNR) order. Encourage dialogue between the client and adult child in hopes of reaching a consensus plan.