Which of the following persons would be eligible to assume responsibility as a durable power of attorney for health care for a client?
a. a next-door neighbor c. the client's physician
b. the client's spouse d. the client's nurse
A
Durable power of attorney for health care (DPAHC) designates who may make health care decisions for a client when the client is unable to make decisions. The designated person is expected to act in the client's best interests; the appointed person can be changed or revoked at any time by a competent client. The designated person's responsibility for making decisions is limited to those related to health care (i.e., this person may not necessarily have the client's power of attorney in other situations).
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