A nurse is caring for a client who has designated someone else to make health care decisions when he or she is unable to do so.Which of the following is being used by the client?

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Durable medical 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.An advanced medical directive includes both a living will and a durable medical power of attorney.A living will allows the client to express the wishes regarding the use of medical treatments in the event of a terminal illness.The Patient Safe Determination Act requires those providers receiving Medicare and Medicaid funds to give clients written information regarding their legal options for treatment choices if they become incapacitated.

A Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Has Designated