A patient who is terminally ill asks a nurse what is meant by a medical power of attorney.What is the nurse's best explanation of this written document?
A) "It allows another person to manage your financial affairs."
B) "It allows the physician to make any medical decisions that need to be made for you."
C) "It says you have given up all rights to make medical decisions for yourself."
D) "It allows you to select someone to make health care decisions for you only if you are unable to do so for yourself."
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