Which of the Following Statements About Living Wills Are True

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about living wills are true? Select all that apply.

• A) Living wills are documents giving directions to health care providers related to withholding or withdrawing life support if certain conditions exist.
• B) In all states, only persons who are terminally ill or whose death is imminent are allowed to make living wills.
• C) Statutes regulating living wills vary from state to state, so nurses must be familiar with their own state laws.
• D) Living wills may be vague and can address only the interventions a person does not want.
• E) Allows a competent person to designate another as a surrogate or proxy to act on her or his behalf.

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