A patient asks the nurse to explain an advance directive.What should the nurse explain about this document? Select all that apply.

A) If the patient is unable to communicate,the family may make changes to the advance directive.
B) Once an advance directive is signed,no further care will be provided.
C) The patient may change the advance directive by telling the physician or by making changes in writing.
D) An advance directive will ensure the patient gets as much or as little care as desired.
E) An advance directive is overruled by the healthcare provider's prescriptions

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Final Answer : C,D, Explanation :  The nurse should explain to the patient that they have the right to change their advance directive either by telling the physician or by making changes in writing. The nurse should also explain that an advance directive will ensure the patient gets as much or as little care as desired. It is important to note that the family cannot make changes to the advance directive if the patient is unable to communicate, and an advance directive is not overruled by the healthcare provider's prescriptions. Option B is incorrect as it is a misconception that once an advance directive is signed, no further care will be provided.

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