The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with a brain tumor who is about to undergo surgery to have the tumor removed.Before the surgery,the patient signs a document giving instructions to his family regarding the level and extent of life-prolonging treatments he desires.Which of the choices below describe this legal directive? Select all that apply.

A) The document is a durable power of attorney for healthcare.
B) The document is a living will.
C) The family can make decisions that are consistent with the document if the patient is incompetent.
D) The family is able to decide to prolong the patient's life, even if he does not want it.
E) The family has guidance on the treatments the patient wants.

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Final Answer : B,C,E, Explanation :   This is an example of a living will that directs the family members to have care given to the patient based on what the patient wants if the patient is unable to make these decisions.With this document,the family cannot choose to do something the patient did not request.As described in the item,this is not a power of attorney,giving someone else the right to make healthcare decisions for the patient should he become incapable of making those decisions.

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