Prior to his cognitive deterioration from an organic brain disease, a client established a durable health care power of attorney. This document allows the person designated in the document to do what?
A) Distribute the client's possessions after his death.
B) Make treatment decisions on the client's behalf.
C) Override the client's expressed wishes.
D) Pursue all available treatment options until death.
Ans: B
A durable health care power of attorney permits an individual to name a health care decision maker or surrogate to make medical decisions in the event that the individual is unable to make these decisions or give informed consent. The document does not direct the distribution of the client's assets after death nor is it intended to contradict the client's wishes.
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