Which of the following statement best describe a health care proxy?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: A health care proxy is a person chosen to decide (B), per definition e.g., surrogate for incapacity. Not diagnosis (A), policy (C), plan (D) decision-maker. B best defines proxy's role, like Mr. Gary appointing someone, making it correct.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Ensuring timely meds is responsibility (A) task duty, per definition. Accountability (B) answerability, literacy (C) understanding, coordination (D) organization not task-specific. A fits the nurse's obligation to Mr. Gary, making it correct.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Relying on honest care is trust (A) confidence in bond, per definition. Sympathy (B) pity, literacy (C) understanding, coordination (D) organization not trust-specific. A fits Mr. Gary's faith in the nurse, making it correct.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Recording vitals is documentation (A) care record, per definition. Precautions (B) safety, policy (C) rules, education (D) teaching not record-specific. A fits the nurse's accurate logging for Mr. Gary, making it correct.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Economics affects delivery (A), involves funding (B), shapes policy (D) 'ignores patient needs' (C) isn't true, impacts them, per system. C's neglect contradicts economics' role, like Mr. Gary's care costs, making it untrue.