Author Question: All of the following statements are true about a durable power of attorney except a. It allows a ... (Read 61 times)

Ebrown · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

All of the following statements are true about a durable power of attorney except

a. It allows a competent person to make deci-sions for an incompetent person
b. It is a legal document
c. It is not enforceable in a court of law
d. It allows health-care and financial decisions to be made

Question 2

The characteristics of an individual are important components to consider for transitions. Which of the following characteristics should be considered when a person is transitioning?

a. The person's height and weight
b. The person's past experiences
c. The sex of the person
d. The person's vital signs

Tabitha_2016 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
A durable power of attorney is a legal, enforceable document that allows health-care and financial decisions to be made by competent persons for incompetent persons. Patients may sign this document when they are competent to have a contingency plan in the event that something happens. Families can also go to court when a person becomes incompetent and request durable power of attorney.

Answer to Question 2

B
A person's personality, past experiences, and coping skills all are important factors to consider for transitioning. Responses A, C, and D all are objective findings about the person and do not characterize the person's ability to transition.