A Patient Asks,"What Advantage Does a Durable Power of Attorney

A patient asks,"What advantage does a durable power of attorney for health care have over a living will?" The nurse should reply,"A durable power of attorney for health care:

A) gives your agent authority to make decisions during any illness if you are incapacitated."
B) can be given only to a relative,usually the next of kin,who has your best interests at heart."
C) can be used only if you have a terminal illness and become incapacitated."
D) cannot be implemented until 30 days after the papers are signed."