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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