Comprehensive Predictor Study Guide

Comprehensive Predictor Study Guide1. Professional Responsibilities: Durable Power of Attorney for Health CareA. A durable power of attorney for health care/health care proxy is a legal document that designates a health care surrogate, who is an individual authorized to make healthcare decisions for a client who is unable.B. The person who serves in the role of health care surrogate to make decisions for the client should be very familiar with the clients wishes.C. Living wills can be difficult to interpret, especially in the face of unexpected circumstances. A durable power of attorney for health care, as an adjunct to a living will, can be a more effective way of ensuring that the clients decisions about health care are honored.2. Professional Responsibilities: Educating Staff About Client AdvocacyA. As advocates, nurses must ensure that clients are informed of their rights and have adequate information on which to base health care decisions.B. Nurses must be careful to assist clients with making health care decisions and not direct or control their decisions.C. Nurses mediate on the clients behalf when the actions of others are not in the clients best interest or changes need to be made in the plan of care.D. Do not need