It Is Determined That a Patient Is Brain Dead After

question 12

Multiple Choice

It is determined that a patient is brain dead after suffering a massive cerebral bleed. The physician has just talked to the family about removing the patient from life support. The nurse would anticipate:

• A) calling the coroner's office.
• B) calling the insurance company.
• C) contacting the organ donation team.
• D) asking about an autopsy.

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