It Is Determined That a Patient Is Brain Dead After

question 23

Multiple Choice

It is determined that a patient is brain dead after suffering a massive cerebral bleed. The primary care provider 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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Definitions:

Gestational Trophoblastic Disease

A group of rare tumors that involve abnormal growth of cells inside a woman's uterus, related to pregnancy.

Polyhydramnios

A medical condition characterized by an excessive amount of amniotic fluid surrounding the fetus during pregnancy.

Tachycardia

A condition where the heart rate exceeds the normal resting rate, typically defined as more than 100 beats per minute in adults.

Hemolysis

The destruction of red blood cells leading to the release of hemoglobin into the blood plasma.