Which of the following statements correctly identifies advantages or disadvantages of a do not resuscitate (DNR) order as compared to a durable power of attorney for health care (DPOAHC)? An advantage is that a DNR order can be used to take actions other than directing the principal's course of treatment. A disadvantage of a DNR is that a DPOAHC can be used in more situations. An advantage is that a DNR order clearly states what medical care the principal wants rather than leaving such decisions to an agent. A disadvantage is that the attorney in fact under a DNR order may refuse to direct medical care in the manner the principal may have desired. A) II and III B) I and IV C) II, III, and IV D) I, II, and IV

Which of the following statements correctly identifies advantages or disadvantages of a do not resuscitate (DNR) order as compared to a durable power of attorney for health care (DPOAHC)? An advantage is that a DNR order can be used to take actions other than directing the principal's course of treatment. A disadvantage of a DNR is that a DPOAHC can be used in more situations. An advantage is that a DNR order clearly states what medical care the principal wants rather than leaving such decisions to an agent. A disadvantage is that the attorney in fact under a DNR order may refuse to direct medical care in the manner the principal may have desired. A) II and III B) I and IV C) II, III, and IV D) I, II, and IV

Biomedical Instrumentation Systems

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Chapter15: Instrumentation In Medical Imaging

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