The daughter of a patient who has been diagnosed with terminal cancer asks what documents are required to allow her to make health care decisions for her parent. The nurse's most informative response is:
a. "Advance directives indicate the degree of intervention desired by the patient."
b. "A ‘Do Not Resuscitate' document signed by the patient transfers authority to the next of kin."
c. "A durable power of attorney for health care transfers decision-making authority for health care to a designated person."
d. "A living will transfers authority to the physician."
ANS: C
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