Written Instructions by an Individual Who Is Mentally Competent to Health

question 15

Multiple Choice

Written instructions by an individual who is mentally competent to health care providers and family members about end-of-life decisions are called:

• A)surety bonds.
• B)proxy statements.
• C)advance directives.
• D)social histories.

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Definitions:

Neonates

Neonates refer to newborn infants, particularly within the first 28 days of life, highlighting a critical period for development and adjustment outside the womb.

Organic Illness

A medical condition that is caused by a detectable physical or biochemical change in the body, rather than a psychological origin.

Non-Organic

Non-organic refers to foods or products that are produced without adherence to organic farming standards, possibly involving synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, or genetically modified organisms.

Non-Organic FTT

Failure to Thrive without a physical or organic cause, usually attributed to environmental or emotional factors affecting growth in children.