Health care facilities often request a copy of the patient's advanced directive at the time of admission. An advanced directive
A) describes how the person wants to dispose of his or her personal property after their death.
B) is a statement of intent to use personal assets to pay for health care.
C) describes their preferences for care should they become incapacitated.
D) includes the persons choice of rehabilitation facilities should the need arise.
C
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