Which of the following statements is true about end-of-life care?
a. The physician is the ultimate authority in the decision to use or not to use life-sustaining medical treatment.
b. The proxy appointed in a living will can-not speak for the testator in health care matters other than terminal illness.
c. A patient with dementia cannot be capable of making personal wishes known about life-sustaining treatment.
d. The American Nurses Association encou-rages nurses to participate in assisted sui-cide.
B
According to the Patient Self-Determination Act, the adult patient has the ultimate authority to accept or forgo treatment. By contrast, the health care advocate designated by a durable power of attorney for health care can speak for the patient in other health care matters. A study showed that up to 30% of patients with dementia understand the issues and can express their preferences. The American Nurses Association calls for nurses not to participate in assisted suicide.
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