An older adult patient diagnosed with Parkinson-induced dementia becomes critically ill with severe pneumonia.No family is available.After repeated failed attempts to contact the patient's agent designated by the Health Care Power of Attorney,which standard should the health care team use as the best method for decision making in planning care for this patient?

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The best interests standard is applied when the patient lacks decisional capacity and no other designated health care proxy is available.This standard is based on what would promote the welfare of the "average" patient.

An Older Adult Patient Diagnosed with Parkinson-Induced Dementia Becomes Critically