A client with end-stage renal disease has appointed his son to make decisions in the event that he is not able to. The nurse understands that the client is displaying autonomy in using which type of advance care planning?
A) Dying declaration exception to hearsay
B) Living will
C) Health care proxy
D) Durable health care power of attorney
Ans: D
A durable health care power of attorney or health care proxy 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. Dying declaration exception to hearsay allows statements referred to as "death bed declarations" to be honored by the medical and nursing staff. A living will is a document filled out by the client with specific instructions addressing issues of CPR, life support, and emergency measures.
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