An 81-year-old adult suffered an ischemic stroke 6 days ago. The client has failed to regain consciousness since the event. The care team has approached the client's family to obtain their views on inserting a feeding tube
Which of the following documents will allow the family to make a decision on the parent's behalf?
A) A do not resuscitate (DNR) order
B) A living will
C) A durable power of attorney for health care
D) A will
Ans: C
A durable power of attorney for health care is an advance directive that takes effect whenever someone cannot, for any reason, provide informed consent for health care treatment decisions. A will, a DNR order, or a living will do not confer this authority on the client's family member.
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