A client with whom the nurse is discussing advance directives asks "What advantage does a durable
power of attorney for health care have over a living will?" The nurse should reply
a. "A durable power of attorney for health care gives your agent the ability to speak
for you during any illness if you become incapacitated.".
b. "A durable power of attorney for health care can be used only if you have a
terminal illness and become incapacitated.".
c. "A durable power of attorney for health care cannot go into effect for 30 days so
you have time to rethink your decision.".
d. "A durable power of attorney can be given only to a relative who would have
your best interests at heart.".
A
A durable power of attorney for health care is an instrument that appoints a person other than a
physician to act as an individual's agent in the event that he or she is unable to make medical
decisions. No waiting period is required for it to become effective, and the individual does not have
to be terminally ill or incompetent for the person appointed to act on the individual's behalf.
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