The Patient Who Is Terminally Ill Asks the Nurse What

question 1

Multiple Choice

The patient who is terminally ill asks the nurse what is meant by a medical power of attorney.The nurse's best response would be that it is a written document that:

• A) "Allows another person to manage your financial affairs."
• B) "Allows the physician to make any medical decisions that need to be made for you."
• C) "Says you have given up all rights to make medical decisions for yourself."
• D) "Allows you to select someone to make health care decisions for you only if you are unable to do so for yourself."

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