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The wife can do ALL of these EXCEPT:

  1. Be legally responsible for the patient's health decisions
  2. Take care of his oral health decisions
  3. Be responsible for payment of dental fees
  4. Have the patient's name on their prosthesis
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Correct answer: C. Be responsible for payment of dental fees

A legal guardian is responsible for HEALTH decisions — consenting to treatment, overseeing medical/dental care. Financial responsibility (payment) is a SEPARATE legal matter — guardianship does not automatically make the guardian financially responsible for treatment costs. The patient (through their assets) or insurance is responsible for payment, not the guardian personally.

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