A client has designated someone else to make health care decisions when he or she is unable to do so.Which of the following methods is the client using to make health care decisions?

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Durable power of attorney is the legal way for a client to designate someone else to make health care decisions when he or she is unable to do so.Advance directives is a broad category that includes both living wills and durable power of attorney.A living will allows the client to express wishes regarding the use of medical treatments in the event of a terminal illness.A DNR order is a specific order from a physician not to use cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

A Client Has Designated Someone Else to Make Health Care