A client is in a persistent vegetative state. The client has no immediate family and is a ward of the state. Under these circumstances, who will speak on this client's behalf?

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Infants, young children, people who are severely mentally handicapped or incapacitated, and people in a persistent vegetative state or coma do not have the capacity to participate in decision-making about their healthcare. For such people, a surrogate decision-maker must be identified to act on their behalf.

A Client Is in a Persistent Vegetative State