Asked by mahnoor gondal on Sep 24, 2024

A patient asks the nurse, "I already have a living will. Why should I have a durable power of attorney for health care also?" The nurse should reply, "A durable power of attorney for health care:

A) gives your agent the authority to make decisions about your care if you are unable to during any illness."
B) can be given only to a relative, usually the next of kin, who has your best interests at heart."
C) authorizes your physician to make decisions about your care that are in your best interest."
D) can be used only if you have a terminal illness and become incapacitated."

Durable Power of Attorney

A legal document that grants one person the authority to make financial and/or health decisions on behalf of another, enduring beyond the latter's capacity to make those decisions.

Living Will

A legal document expressing a person’s desires regarding medical treatment in situations where they are unable to communicate their decisions due to illness or incapacity.

  • Comprehend the critical role that advance directives and durable power of attorney play in making decisions about patient care.