A Client Who Sustained a Traumatic Brain Injury Several Weeks

question 11

Multiple Choice

A client who sustained a traumatic brain injury several weeks ago is in a chronic vegetative state and is no longer competent to make healthcare decisions.Who should the nurse expect to make care decisions for this client?

• A) The physician
• B) The client's spouse
• C) Social services
• D) The agent named in the durable power of attorney

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