Kayla Has Drafted a Legal Document That Informs Both Her

question 104

Multiple Choice

Kayla has drafted a legal document that informs both her family and health-care workers of her wish to avoid the use of heroic measures to maintain her life in the event of irreversible illness. This document is called a:

• A) medical power of attorney
• B) last will and testament
• C) living will
• D) dying declaration

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Definitions:

Memory Loss

The inability to recall past events, information, or experiences, which can be temporary or a symptom of neurological conditions.

Alzheimer's Disease

A progressive neurological disorder characterized by memory loss, cognitive decline, and personality changes.

Brain Disorder

A range of conditions affecting the structure or function of the brain, leading to cognitive, emotional, or physical impairments.

Personality Changes

Alterations in a person's behavior, feelings, or thoughts that can be a result of various factors including psychological conditions, brain injury, and substance use.