While receiving report on her patients, the nurse learns that a patient with terminal cancer has granted medical power of attorney to her brother. What applies to the power of attorney?
A) Another individual has been identified to make decisions on behalf of the patient.
B) It is binding even if the patient changes his or her mind.
C) The named individual is in charge of the patient's finances.
D) It is a legal document delegating custody of children to other than the spouse.
Ans: A
Feedback: A power of attorney is said to be in effect when a patient has identified another individual to make decisions on the patient's behalf. The patient has the right to change her mind. A medical power-of-attorney does not give anyone the right to make financial decisions for the patient nor does it delegate custody of minor children.
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