If a Patient Is Unable to Make Decisions About His/her

question 23

Multiple Choice

If a patient is unable to make decisions about his/her medical care, the authorization for someone to act on behalf of that person is provided by the:

• A) living will.
• B) surrogate decision makers statute.
• C) durable power of attorney.
• D) medical power of attorney.

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Definitions:

Mimicry

The action of imitating or replicating behaviors, gestures, or sounds, often to facilitate social bonding or learning.

Descriptive Norms

Norms that convey information about what is commonly done in specific situations, serving as guides for expected behavior.

Private Acceptance

Conforming by altering private beliefs as well as public behavior.

Normative Social Influence

The influence of other people that leads us to conform in order to be liked and accepted by them, resulting in social harmony and cohesion.