When Instructing a Patient About a Durable Power of Attorney,the

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Multiple Choice

When instructing a patient about a durable power of attorney,the nurse explains that in case the patient becomes incapacitated,this document:

• A) directs treatment in accordance with the patient's wishes.
• B) directs an agent to make health care decisions.
• C) gives power to an agent to make decisions regarding health,property,and other assets.
• D) can only be executed by an attorney.

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Definitions:

Acidic

Characterized by a low pH and the ability to donate protons or accept electron pairs during chemical reactions.

Approximate Pka

An estimated value describing the acidity of a compound, specifically the logarithmic measure of its acid dissociation constant.

Step-By-Step Mechanism

Detailed sequence of steps and intermediate species involved in the overall course of a chemical reaction, highlighting how reactants transform into products.

Phenol

A toxic, acidic compound with a hydroxyl group (-OH) bonded directly to an aromatic hydrocarbon group.