Preparation for a Time When Patients Are No Longer Competent

Multiple Choice

Preparation for a time when patients are no longer competent and want to have their wishes communicated, or for patients who want a substitute decision-maker recognized to ensure that their wishes are carried out, requires a signed document. Which document ensures that patients' wishes are communicated if they can no longer speak for themselves?

A) Power of attorney
B) Advance directive
C) Will
D) Do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order