A Patient Who Is Terminally Ill Asks a Nurse What

question 20

Multiple Choice

A patient who is terminally ill asks a nurse what is meant by a medical power of attorney.What is the nurse's best explanation of this written document?

• A) "It allows another person to manage your financial affairs."
• B) "It allows the physician to make any medical decisions that need to be made for you."
• C) "It says you have given up all rights to make medical decisions for yourself."
• D) "It allows you to select someone to make health care decisions for you only if you are unable to do so for yourself."

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