At the time of admission, a patient with a terminal illness tells the nurse that her daughter will be allowed to make health-related decisions if she becomes incapacitated. What should the nurse realize this patient is specifically describing?
1. healthcare surrogate
2. living will
3. durable power of attorney
4. advance directive
Correct Answer: 1
The healthcare surrogate is an individual who will make medical decisions in the event the patient becomes unable to do so. The living will provides written directions about life-prolonging decisions. The durable power of attorney delegates the authority to make health, financial, and/or legal decisions on an individual's behalf. Advance directives are legal documents that allow a person to plan for healthcare and/or financial affairs in the event of incapacity. They include living wills, healthcare surrogates, and durable power of attorney.
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