The New Nurse Was Proceeding Through Orientation and Following the Assigned

The new nurse was proceeding through orientation and following the assigned mentor throughout the day when an elderly man was admitted to the home care agency for posthospitalization care.The mentor stressed the importance of asking whether the client had a durable power of attorney.Why would the mentor want this question answered?

A) Agencies are required by law to ask whether such a document exists.
B) The elderly client may not be capable of making his own decisions much longer.
C) If the client becomes confused,the nurse will know which family member to ask for a decision about his care.
D) The information will tell the nurse whether resuscitation should be performed.