An advance directive gives valid direction to health care givers ...

[codyclark]

An advance directive gives valid direction to health care givers when a patient:
 
  a. has cancer.
  b. is diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
  c. with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is unable to speak.
  d. is unable to make decisions for self because of illness.

Question 2

Obesity is defined as body weight that is _____ above average, based on the individual's height and build.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

[juiceman1987]

Answer to Question 1

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Advance directives are invoked when patients are unable to make decisions for themselves. A diagnosis of cancer or Parkinson's disease does not mean the patient is unable to make a decision. For a patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, there are other ways to communicate beyond speaking.

Answer to Question 2

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Obesity is a growing problem in the United States.

[codyclark]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

[bigcheese9]

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