An advance directive gives valid direction to health care givers when a patient:
a. has cancer.
b. is diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
c. with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is unable to speak.
d. is unable to make decisions for self because of illness.
D
Advance directives are invoked when patients are unable to make decisions for themselves. A diagnosis of cancer or Parkinson's disease does not mean the patient is unable to make a decision. For a patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, there are other ways to communicate beyond speaking.
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