A Patient Asks, "What Advantage Does a Durable Power of Attorney

question 12

Multiple Choice

A patient asks, "What advantage does a durable power of attorney for health care have over a living will?" The nurse should reply, "A durable power of attorney for health care

• A) gives your agent authority to make decisions during any illness if you are incapacitated."
• B) can be given only to a relative, usually the next of kin, who has your best interests at heart."
• C) can be used only if you have a terminal illness and become incapacitated."
• D) cannot be implemented until 30 days after the documents are signed."

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