After admission a patient shares with the nurse a concern that her adult children will not be able to reach agreement on what to do if she is no longer able to make decisions for herself.The nurse informs the patient that it is possible to grant authority to one person to make decision through which mechanism?

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A durable power of attorney for health care includes legally binding documents that allow individuals to specify a variety of preferences,particular treatments he or she wants to avoid,and circumstances in which he or she wishes to avoid them.The durable power of attorney for health care is a directive through which a patient designates an "agent," someone who will make decisions for the patient if the patient becomes unable to do so.A living will specifies that if certain circumstances occur,such as terminal illness,the patient will decline specific treatments,such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation and mechanical ventilation.

After Admission a Patient Shares with the Nurse a Concern