An Advance Directive Gives Valid Direction to Health Care Providers

question 28

Multiple Choice

An advance directive gives valid direction to health care providers when a patient is:

• A) aggressive.
• B) dehydrated.
• C) unable to verbally communicate.
• D) unable to make health care decisions.

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