A Patient in the ICU Is a Candidate for Palliative

A patient in the ICU is a candidate for palliative care.The patient is a widower with several siblings and children,but no one has legal power of attorney.Which steps should be made as planning for palliative care progresses? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Select all that apply.

A) The oldest child should be designated as the primary decision maker.
B) The oldest of the patient's siblings should be designated as the primary decision maker.
C) A guardian,who may or may not be a family member,should be assigned.
D) The hospital's ethics committee should be consulted.
E) The patient's physician should be designated as the primary decision maker.