Nathan wants to be sure that, in the event he is incapable of communicating, no life support will be used even if doctors want to keep him alive. He also wants to give his wife the legal right to speak for him in that situation. In order to do all this with one document, Nathan should complete a(n)
A)living will.
B)healthcare durable power of attorney.
C)EEG.
D)survey of near-death experiences.

Question

Nathan wants to be sure that, in the event he is incapable of communicating, no life support will be used even if doctors want to keep him alive. He also wants to give his wife the legal right to speak for him in that situation. In order to do all this with one document, Nathan should complete a(n)​
A)living will.
B)healthcare durable power of attorney.
C)EEG.
D)survey of near-death experiences.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A healthcare durable power of attorney allows Nathan to appoint his wife as his healthcare agent, giving her the legal authority to make decisions on his behalf if he is unable to communicate. This document can also include instructions regarding end-of-life care, effectively serving as a living will. EEGs and surveys of near-death experiences are not relevant to Nathan's request.

Nathan Wants to Be Sure That, in the Event He