A statement that provides a legally recognized description of an individual's desires regarding care at the end of life is a (an)
A) advance directive.
B) guardianship ad litem.
C) health care proxy.
D) power of attorney.

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Legally recognized documents that provide guidance on an individual's end-of-life choices are advance directives.Advance directives include living wills,durable powers of attorney for health care,and health care surrogate designations.A guardianship ad litem is a parent who files legal action on the behalf of a child.A health care proxy is an individual who is legally designated through statute to make decisions for an incapacitated person.A power of attorney is an individual who is,through filing of legal papers,authorized to act on the behalf of an incapacitated person in legal matters.

A Statement That Provides a Legally Recognized Description of an Individual's