Behavioral Health-death & Dying

If the MPOA (Medical Power of Attorney) is not indicated and the patient has no living spouse, children, parents, siblings, or friends, the responsibility of becoming the MPOA falls to the ethics committee. The ethics committee is a group of healthcare professionals who are responsible for making decisions in situations where there is no designated decision-maker. They follow ethical principles and guidelines to ensure that the patient's best interests are upheld and that decisions are made in a fair and unbiased manner.

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The correct answer is "all of the above." In the 1-2 weeks leading up to death, individuals may experience physical changes such as decreased blood pressure, increased perspiration, and congestion. These changes are often observed as the body begins to shut down and prepare for the end of life.

The characteristics mentioned, such as half open glassy eyes, surge of energy, decreased BP, increased restlessness, and purple knees, feet, and hands, are typically associated with the days before a certain event or occurrence. This time frame suggests that these symptoms may be indicators of an impending event or change that is expected to happen soon.

The medical power of attorney cannot be changed if the patient is not competent. This is because the power of attorney is a legal document that grants someone else the authority to make medical decisions on behalf of the patient when they are unable to do so themselves. If the patient is not competent, they are unable to revoke or change the power of attorney. Therefore, the statement that the medical power of attorney can be changed if the patient is not competent is false.

A medical power of attorney is a legal document that grants someone the authority to make medical decisions on behalf of an individual if they are unable to do so themselves. When a person dies, they are no longer able to make any decisions, including medical decisions, and therefore the authority of the medical power of attorney ends. Hence, the statement "medical powers of attorney lose their authority when a person dies" is true.

The time frame associated with disorientation-agitation, talking with the unseen, confusion, and picking at clothes is 1-2 weeks. This suggests that these characteristics are likely to occur within this specific time frame.

One can go to an advanced directive registry to make an MPOA or MHPOA for no fee. The advanced directive registry is a place where individuals can register their advanced directives, such as a medical power of attorney (MPOA) or a mental health power of attorney (MHPOA), without having to pay any fees. This registry serves as a central database where these important documents can be stored and accessed by healthcare providers and other relevant parties when needed.

If the MPOA (Medical Power of Attorney) is not indicated and the patient has no spouse who is next in line, the next best option would be the adult child. Adult children are typically considered the closest family members after the spouse and are often involved in making medical decisions for their parents. They are likely to have a good understanding of the patient's medical history and preferences, making them a suitable choice in the absence of a designated MPOA or spouse.

The time frame associated with the characteristics of withdrawal from the world, decreased food intake, increase in sleep, and less communication is 1-3 months. During this period, an individual may experience a prolonged period of isolation or disengagement from social activities, reduced appetite, increased need for sleep, and a decrease in communication with others. These behaviors may be indicative of a larger underlying issue, such as depression or grief, and can last for several months before gradually improving.

The correct answer is MHPO because it is not a recognized advanced directive. MPOA stands for Medical Power of Attorney, which allows an individual to appoint someone to make medical decisions on their behalf. A living will is a legal document that outlines a person's preferences for medical treatment in case they become unable to communicate. A pre-hospital medical care directive is a document that provides instructions for medical care before reaching the hospital. However, MHPO is not a known advanced directive, so it is the correct answer.