What is a durable power of attorney?

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A durable power of attorney is an advance directive that confers upon a designee the authority to make a variety of legal decisions on behalf of the grantor, usually health care decisions.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Patients who develop primary cardiogenic shock may require placement of a(n) ____________________ at the hospital, which is inserted by a cardiologist or cardiothoracic surgeon to mechanically augment blood flow from the heart.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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For a surface ECG, the electricity must pass from the heart and up through the skin in order for the ECG to detect the current.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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A structure that is closer to the surface of the body than a second structure is ________ to the second structure. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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