Management of CareQuestion 883 of 2368
An adult client who cannot make decisions has an established health care power of attorney. With whom should the nurse discuss care decisions?
- Any relative present at the bedside
- The friend who visits most often
- The client's health care power of attorney
- The nurse manager
Show answer
Correct answer: The client's health care power of attorney
When a power of attorney for health care makes decisions for the client, the nurse interacts with that person.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Family Dynamics: Assessment (Recognize Cues). Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Management of Care"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026