Describe the difference between a living will and durable power of attorney

Living Will- a document, exercised when a patient is competent, that provides direction as to medical care in the event the patient becomes incapacitated or unable to make personal decisions.
Durable Power of Attorney- a document that allows a competent patient to name someone else to make health care decisions in the event the patient becomes incapacitated or unable to make personal decisions.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What serious condition can happen to someone with a vitamin B12 deficiency?

a. Rickets b. Spina bifida c. Glossitis d. Irreversible nerve damage

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