A patient tells the nurse that if he does not wake up after surgery that his friend should be contacted because his friend knows what should be done about his health care needs
After referring to the patient's medical record, the nurse realizes that the friend is considered: 1. The patient's health care power of attorney.
2. The patient's best friend.
3. The patient's brother.
4. The patient's next-door neighbor.
The patient's health care power of attorney.
Rationale: 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 the information about the friend was present. There is not enough information to determine if the friend is the patient's best friend, brother, or next-door neighbor.
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