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need help with number 14. I got a little confused because the power of attorney only goes into effective when the patient is noncompentent.

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Answer 1

Correct answer: option b

Rational:

Here the patient had decided to have Mr.Richard is power of attorney for the treatment of choice, when he become incompetent.

Patient also doesn't like incubation.

The underwent treatment and become incompetent on ventilator, so this situation power of attorney only takes decision.

So option b is correct answer.

Option a, c, d also incorrect, because they are legally eligible to make decisions.