Question

A caregiver arrives at the bedside of a client with a traumatic brain injury in a medically induced coma. The caregiver tells the nurse that she is the client’s power of attorney and supplies the appropriate paperwork to support this statement. Which of the following statements is true regarding the healthcare power of attorney?

Accepted Answer

The healthcare power of attorney can make medical decisions for the client while the client is incapacitated.

Answer

The healthcare power of attorney can only make legal decisions.

Answer

The healthcare power of attorney cannot make medical decisions for the client.

Answer

The healthcare power of attorney can only decide if the client stays on life support.

Question 36 - Management of Care Practice Test for the NCLEX-RN Exam