While receiving report on a group of patients, the nurse learns that a patient with terminal cancer has granted power of attorney for health care to her brother. How does this affect the course of the patient's care?
A) Another individual has been identified to make decisions on behalf of the patient.
B) There are binding parameters for care even if the patient changes her mind.
C) The named individual is in charge of the patient's finances.
D) There is a document delegating custody of children to other than her spouse.
Ans: A
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A power of attorney is said to be in effect when a patient has identified another individual to make decisions on her behalf. The patient has the right to change her mind. A power-of-attorney for health care 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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