Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 83%
Simulated
The nurse is discussing advance care planning with a client and emphasizes the importance of a Medical Power of Attorney (POA). The nurse explains that a Medical POA allows the client to do which of the following?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
A Medical Power of Attorney (C) allows the client to appoint someone to make healthcare decisions if incapacitated. Financial decisions (A), funeral arrangements (B), and physician selection (D) are not covered by a medical POA.