The Decision Has Been Made to Not Start Needed Dialysis

question 24

Multiple Choice

The decision has been made to not start needed dialysis on a patient in the intensive care unit. According to Copnell (2005) , this decision would fall under which category of ICU deaths?

• A) Failed CPR
• B) Withdrawal
• C) Brain death
• D) Limitation

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Definitions:

Hmos

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1998 General Social Survey

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Quality Of Medical Care

The degree to which health care services for individuals and populations increase the likelihood of desired health outcomes and are consistent with current professional knowledge.

Illness And Death

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