When the Parents of a Child Who Is on Life

question 22

Multiple Choice

When the parents of a child who is on life support ask what indicates brain death, the nurse responds that brain death occurs when:

• A) there have not been signals on the EKG.
• B) no deep tendon reflexes can be stimulated.
• C) there is an absence of EEG waves.
• D) there have been no voluntary respirations for 5 minutes.

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