An advance directive gives valid direction to health care providers when a patient is:
a. aggressive
b. dehydrated
c. unable to verbally communicate
d. unable to make decisions for him- or herself
ANS: D
Advance directives are invoked when patients are unable to make their own decisions. Aggression, dehydration, or an inability to speak does not mean the patient is unable to make a decision.
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