The patient tells the nurse,"I want to make sure that my daughter can make health care decisions for me in the event I'm unable to make decisions for myself.What do I need to do?" The nurse should advise the patient that he or she needs to execute a/an

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A durable medical power of attorney names a health care proxy,an individual whom the patient wishes to make health care decisions for him or her when the patient is not able to make decisions.A living will sets forth the care the patient is willing and unwilling to receive but does not name a health care proxy.The remaining options have no relevance to the scenario.

The Patient Tells the Nurse,"I Want to Make Sure That