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Set 1 - Prompt 6

The situation deals with an elderly patient, Grace, who is on life support with endotracheal intubation. Her friends request to "pull the plug" as per Grace's wishes, but hospital policy requires approval from a power of attorney, who is not immediately available.

You are a healthcare staff

How would you navigate a situation where a patient's friends or family request to withdraw life-sustaining treatment, but the legal requirements for this decision have not been met?