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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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