A patient tells the nurse that if he does not wake up after surgery, his friend should be contacted because the friend knows what should be done concerning his health care needs
After referring to the patient's medical record, the nurse realizes that the friend has which relationship with the patient? 1. The patient's best friend
2. The patient's health care power of attorney
3. The patient's next-door neighbor
4. The patient's brother
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Rationale 1: There is not enough information to determine if this person is the patient's best friend.
Rationale 2: The health care power of attorney is a legal document that establishes a surrogate decision maker to make medical decisions for the patient should he become incapacitated. The nurse reviewed the patient's medical record to ensure that information about the friend was documented.
Rationale 3: There is not enough information to determine if the friend is the patient's next-door neighbor.
Rationale 4: There is not enough information to determine if the friend is the patient's brother.
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