A Family Has Given Consent for Organ Donation for a Patient

A family has given consent for organ donation for a patient who has been declared brain dead.The family is visiting the room for the first time since giving this consent.Which nursing interventions are indicated? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Select all that apply.

A) Explain that the mechanical ventilator is helping the patient continue to breathe.
B) Speak to the patient in a normal tone of voice.
C) Explain why the cardiac monitor continues to show a heart rate and ECG tracing.
D) Refer to the patient in terms of being dead.
E) Explain that intravenous lines and medications are being given to protect organ function.