Preparation for a Time When Patients Are No Longer Competent

question 8

Multiple Choice

Preparation for a time when patients are no longer competent and want to have their wishes communicated, or for patients who want a substitute decision-maker recognized to ensure that their wishes are carried out, requires a signed document. Which document ensures that patients' wishes are communicated if they can no longer speak for themselves?

• A) Power of attorney
• B) Advance directive
• C) Will
• D) Do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order

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Definitions:

Case Conceptualization

The process in which a therapist combines various psychological theories and clinical evidence to understand a client's specific issues, background, and personality.

Assessing for Solutions

The process of evaluating situations or problems to identify effective resolutions or interventions.

Counseling Process

The structured interaction between a counselor and client that focuses on addressing the client’s concerns, facilitating personal growth, and promoting problem-solving strategies.

Genograms

A diagram representing a person's familial relationships and medical history, used in counseling to identify patterns or issues within a family.